US Manufacturing Index Hits Two-year Low in June
In the European session on Friday, the US dollar rose versus its main rivals as European markets sank on increasing concerns of a recession in the aftermath of a speedier policy tightening by major central banks to combat skyrocketing inflation.
Read MoreJapanese Yen Hits 20-Year Low as US Yields Rise
The dollar-yen exchange rate fell to a 20-year low earlier today, helped by strong US Treasury rates and perhaps positive economic reports from the United States. At 127.44 yen in the Asian trading session, the dollar was at its peak
Read MoreMalaysian Ringgit’s Trend to be Decided by Multiple External Factors
As per an economist, the ringgit is forecast to be affected by external forces next week, with investors having a close watch on retail sales data from the United States. When queried if the ringgit would stay weak in the
Read MoreHSBC Analyst – US Dollar Could Strengthen in Days Ahead
As per a prominent foreign currency trader, the Pound-to-Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) failed to substantially breach and hold 1.42 in 2021, and it is doubtful to do so in the immediate future. “I think it will be tough for the
Read MoreUS Dollar Down as Pending Home Sales Decline for the First Time in Nine Months
Private enterprises in the US added 517,000 jobs in March, compared with economists’ expectations of 550,000 job additions. The reported figure reflects the largest rise in private payrolls since October 2020. Service sector added 437,000 jobs, aided by 169,000 job
Read MoreDollar Hits 4-Month High on Rising Optimism Over Robust Economic Rebound
The US dollar index shot over 92.70 against a bouquet of currencies Friday, just notches away from the four-month high of 92.92 recorded in the earlier session and on track to record a 0.8% weekly increase as better-than-anticipated weekly jobless
Read MorePound Trades Near 2-Yr High Against Dollar on Covid-19 Vaccine Induced Optimism
The British pound is witnessing revived buying interest as multiple analysts point to the country’s vaccine launch as the primary reason for the demand. At the time of writing this article, the pound to dollar exchange rate has rebounded to
Read MoreUS Capacity Utilization Rate Rises to 74.5% in December
The euro dollar fell against the greenback Friday despite the release of poor retails sales data from the US. Even the Empire State Manufacturing Index was below analysts’ expectations. The expectations of another stimulus package worth $1.90 trillion, including direct
Read MoreUK Economy Expanded 16% q-o-q in 3Q20 as Public Sector Net Borrowing Rises to Record High
The pound remained range bound against the greenback following the release of mixed economic data from the UK. While the final GDP and revised business sentiment data was better than expectations, the sharp increase in public sector borrowing and widening
Read MoreNew Zealand Dollar Hits 20-Month High
The NZD/USD currency pair rallied to 20-month high of 0.6886 following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to maintain official cash rate (OCR) at a historical low of 0.25%. In New Zealand, the official interest rate is called as
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