US Forex Update: Dollar seeks direction from post-Fed speeches
US Dollar Rises as Fed Signals Changes The US Dollar (USD) experienced a notable increase on Friday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) trading at 97.74, reflecting a 0.4% gain during the session. This uptick follows the outcomes of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. Fed Cuts Major Interest Rates This marked the first interest rate reduction […]
EUR/USD drops further as the US Dollar strengthens and the ECB takes a cautious stance
Following dovish comments from ECB’s Centeno, the euro slipped below 1.1750. Robust US unemployment claims and manufacturing data helped boost the US dollar. Political unrest in France continues to exert pressure on the euro. The EUR/USD continues to dip for the third consecutive day, sitting at 1.1765 as of Friday’s update, having retreated from a […]
Australian Dollar remains weak as US Dollar stabilizes with strong Fed expectations.
Aussie Dollar Lags Post Employment Data The Australian dollar remains sluggish after softer than expected employment statistics for August. There’s a possibility that AUD might bounce back if the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowers rates in September, with market expectations at about 20% for such a move. The US dollar continues to strengthen following […]
EUR/USD drops to 1.1780 as Powell’s strong stance supports US Dollar
The Euro dips as Powell expresses a cautious stance despite a 25 bps rate cut. The jobless claims data and the Philadelphia Fed report exceeded expectations, bolstering the dollar’s performance after the FOMC meeting. ECB officials maintain a neutral tone, stating inflation risks are balanced while acknowledging a weak growth outlook. The EUR/USD saw an […]
Euro falls for a second day as the US Dollar strengthens due to the Fed and robust data
EUR/USD Continues Decline Amid US Dollar Strength EUR/USD faces a second consecutive day of losses as the US dollar gains traction. The US Dollar Index bounces back to 97.50 after dipping to an early-year low of 96.22. With jobless claims dropping to 231K, stronger US economic data boosts dollar momentum, highlighted by the Philadelphia Fed […]
Pound Sterling strengthens against US Dollar before BoE’s policy announcement
Pound declines from earlier gains following the BOE’s monetary policy announcement. BOE keeps interest rates steady at 4% with a voting split of 7-2. Investors are anticipating unemployment claims data for the week ending September 12th. The British pound is experiencing selling pressure against major currencies on Thursday after the Bank of England (BOE) announced […]
Australian Dollar falls after job report
The Australian dollar is expected to weaken as employment changes came in at -5.4k in August, significantly below the anticipated 22K. The unemployment rate in Australia held steady at 4.2% in August, meeting projections. Strong inflation expectations are dampening hopes for extensive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, bolstering the US dollar. The Australian dollar […]
Dollar falls towards 145.50 against the Yen as Fed cuts rates and offers cautious outlook
USD/JPY experiences a significant decline within the 147.00-145.50 range following the Federal Reserve’s decision that encourages a risk-off sentiment towards the US dollar. The Fed’s announcement points to heightened labor market risks, along with rising inflation and a slowdown in growth expected in early 2025. September forecasts indicate an additional 50 basis points rate cut […]
Dollar remains weak amid expectations for interest rate cuts and Powell’s remarks
US Dollar’s Outlook Amid Federal Reserve Talks SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The US dollar seems headed for potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve soon, hitting a four-year low against the euro and a recent low against the yen on Wednesday. Traders are largely anticipating a 25 basis points reduction, closely watching comments from Chairman […]
Australian Dollar retreats from 10-month peaks, focusing on US Retail Sales
The Australian dollar saw a decline after hitting a peak of 0.6676, a level not reached in 10 months, on Tuesday. On Monday, the US and China finalized a commercial deal over TikTok, resulting in its transition to US ownership. The US dollar continued to slide, as expectations build that the Federal Reserve will implement […]