Category: euro

  • Dollar just lower; euro set for sharp weekly loss on political turmoil By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar fell slightly on Friday, while the euro also fell, heading for a sharp weekly loss amid political turmoil in the region. At 04:20 EDT (08:20 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was down 0.1% at 105.125.…

  • Euro fallout remains a focus point before the weekend

    The dollar showed great resilience in trading yesterday, despite setbacks caused by a weak Producer Price Index report and weekly jobless claims data. The strong showing at the 30-year Treasury auction may have highlighted some of the larger flows in the markets, with traders shifting their allocations from Europe to…

  • Sterling set for fifth weekly gain against euro after shock French election call By Reuters

    LONDON (Reuters) – The pound is headed for its fifth weekly gain against the euro on Thursday, after hitting its highest levels in almost two years against the single European currency, which was rocked by political uncertainty in France. The euro fell to its lowest level against the pound since…

  • French political risk and the euro By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The French government bond market saw significant pressure following the weekend’s European elections, with the 10-year OAT-Bund spread widening sharply by 7-8 basis points, reaching the widest levels seen since last year. The pressure on the bond market is not surprising after Standard & Poor’s recently downgraded France’s…

  • Moscow Exchange Pauses Dollar and Euro Trading Following Latest US Sanctions

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  • Bearish euro sentiment is back

    Investing.com – Bearish sentiment towards the euro has returned, according to Bank of America Securities, in the wake of the European Parliament elections and rising political risks. At 08:25 ET (12:25 GMT), it was trading 0.3% lower at $1.0730, with the pair down more than a full percentage point over…

  • Sterling hits 22-month high against bruised euro By Reuters

    LONDON (Reuters) – The pound hit its highest level in almost two years against the euro on Monday, although it fell against the dollar as the single currency fell after French President Emmanuel Macron called early elections after his defeat in a pro-European Union vote before parliament. Far right. The…

  • Euro tumbles after Macron calls snap French election By Reuters

    By Alun John and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The euro fell sharply on Monday, hit by political uncertainty after far-right gains in Sunday’s European Parliament vote prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to call early general elections. Uncertainty in France adds another element to what will be a busy week…

  • Euro, French stocks hit by shock Macron call for snap election By Reuters

    Written by Dara Ranasinghe and Amanda Cooper LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The euro fell broadly, while French bonds and stocks were hit hard on Monday, following French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call early parliamentary elections after his defeat in a pro-EU vote at the hands of the far right. The…

  • Dollar flat ahead of key payrolls report; euro steady after ECB cut By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar traded largely unchanged in early European trade on Friday, as traders awaited the release of key US employment data, while the euro stabilized after a historic interest rate cut by the European Central Bank. At 05:00 EST (09:00 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the…

  • Dollar steadies, euro edges higher ahead of key ECB meeting By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar was steady in early European trade on Thursday, while the euro rose ahead of the European Central Bank’s latest policy-setting meeting. At 04:00 EST (09:00 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the US currency against a basket of six other currencies, rose slightly to 104.265.…

  • Steady euro takes ECB rate cut in stride By Reuters

    Written by Alden Bentley, Alun John and Ray Wee NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The euro fluctuated in a narrow range on Thursday after the European Central Bank cut interest rates from record high levels after months of anticipation, rising and then falling briefly with the results of the European Central…

  • Euro Nears 1.10 as Market Awaits ECB Meeting and US Jobs Data By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The Euro (EUR) saw a slight rise on Monday, crossing the 1.09 mark against the US Dollar (USD), as traders anticipate potential catalysts that could lead to further rises. Despite the lack of enthusiasm in the FX options market, with one-month implied volatility still at a low of…

  • Dollar stabilizes ahead of key employment data; euro slips back By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar rose in early European trade on Tuesday, rebounding after sharp losses overnight, while the euro fell after weak German employment data. At 04:45 EDT (08:45 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the US currency against a basket of six other currencies, rose 0.1% to 104.165,…

  • Dollar rebounds ahead of PCE release; euro slips after German retail sales By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar rose slightly in early European trade on Friday, rebounding from the previous session’s losses ahead of key inflation data, which could push future interest rate expectations. At 04:30 EST (08:30 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies,…

  • Dollar slips lower ahead of core PCE release; euro gains By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar fell in early European trade on Tuesday amid a slight rise in risk sentiment, but traded in narrow ranges ahead of key inflation data. At 04:25 EDT (08:25 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was down…

  • Dollar drops to one-month low vs euro before key CPI test By Reuters

    Written by Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar fell to a one-month low against the euro on Wednesday amid falling Treasury yields as traders braced for a key U.S. inflation report later in the day that could determine the course of Federal Reserve policy. However, the yen remained hovering…