Category: Soften
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Money market fund yields soften on falling rates
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Returns on popular money market funds (MMFs) fell as interest rates retreated from record levels, indicating lower returns from an asset class often sought by retail or individual investors. MMF is a type of mutual fund that invests in high-quality, short-term debt instruments, cash and cash equivalents. Although they are…
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Bullish bets steady on Asian currencies as Fed easing bets soften dollar, Reuters poll shows By Reuters
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Written by Sameer Manikkar Analysts remained bullish on most Asian currencies, although some pared bets slightly, as a defensive U.S. dollar driven by a dovish Federal Reserve boosted the appeal of risk-sensitive assets, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday. Long bets were highest on the Malaysian ringgit and the Thai…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Non-farm payrolls soften but not enough for 50 bps
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Markets: Gold falls $20 to $2,496 The 10-year US Treasury yield fell 1.4 basis points to 3.72%, and the 2-year Treasury yield fell 9.3 basis points to 3.65%. West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $1.07 to $68.08 a barrel. S&P 500 down 1.7% Japanese Yen Advances, Australian Dollar Lags Friday’s…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Non-farm payrolls soften but not enough for 50 bps
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Markets: Gold falls $20 to $2,496 The 10-year US Treasury yield fell 1.4 basis points to 3.72%, and the 2-year Treasury yield fell 9.3 basis points to 3.65%. West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $1.07 to $68.08 a barrel. S&P 500 down 1.7% Japanese Yen Advances, Australian Dollar Lags Friday’s…