Dollar

1 July 2024
US dollar slips as inflation data points to rate cuts 

Key points:  The US dollar index fell following PCE inflation data showing unchanged prices in May.  Markets shift focus to the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report for further market direction. Market expectations for Fed rate cuts this year increased after inflation …

1 July 2024
Euro climbs following France’s first-round vote, yen falters

Key points: Euro gains after France’s election, reflecting reduced fears of far-right fiscal policies. Yen declines as Japan’s revised economic data show a larger contraction. On Monday, the euro rose following the first round of France’s snap election, which put …

28 June 2024
Stocks edge up, bond yields dip; inflation data ahead

Key points: US stocks finish slightly higher Yen inches up vs US dollar US presidential debate set for late Thursday Global stock indexes edged higher on Thursday, while U.S. Treasury yields dipped slightly after a series of U.S. economic reports …

28 June 2024
Mexican peso nears 15-month low following economic data and political uncertainty 

Key points:  The Mexican peso weakens to 18.4 per USD, nearing 15-month low of 18.75.  Banxico maintains interest rates at 11% with rising inflation.  Unemployment drops to 2.6%, trade surplus at $1.99 billion.  The Mexican peso weakened to 18.4 per …

27 June 2024
Japanese yen nears 38-year low as markets eye intervention and US inflation data 

Key points:  The Japanese yen remains near a 38-year low, hovering around 160 per dollar, raising concerns of possible intervention by Japanese authorities.  US dollar strength continues as markets are in anticipation of its inflation data.  This article is a follow-up …

26 June 2024
Nvidia boosts stock gains; Dollar edges higher against yen

Key points S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, Dow down U.S. dollar index edges up, dollar up vs yen Nvidia shares bounce after recent losses Global stock indexes mostly climbed on Tuesday, with shares of AI chipmaker Nvidia bouncing after a …

25 June 2024
China’s yuan hits 7-month low due to weak PBOC guidance

Key points: Yuan dropped to 7.2630 in morning trade, its lowest since November PBOC set the midpoint rate at 7.1225 per dollar, the weakest since November China’s yuan eased to a fresh seven-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, signaling …

25 June 2024
US dollar bullish in anticipation of the PCE inflation data release 

Key points:  The personal consumption expenditures index (PCE) will be announced on Friday.  If the PCE data for May shows price pressures eased from April’s 2.8% clip, this will increase the probability of interest rate cuts this year.  The US …

24 June 2024
Rupee expected to struggle as positive US data strengthens dollar

Key points: Indian rupee expected to open weaker after US business activity rise. Dollar index climbs to 105.84, impacting rupee performance. The Indian rupee is likely to face pressure at the start of the week following a rise in U.S. …

24 June 2024
Chinese renminbi loses strength in the face of a strong US dollar 

With a strong US dollar in the backdrop, the USDCNH currency pair is seeking to break above 7.30, despite efforts from the PBOC to counterbalance the US dollar.

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