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 […]
Forex Update: US Dollar stays weak ahead of Fed, Gold reaches new record-high
Key Updates for Tuesday, September 16th US Dollar (USD) is expected to experience some downward pressure early Tuesday as traders adjust their positions for the Federal Reserve’s important two-day policy meeting. On the first, various data will be released, including August’s retail sales figures and import/export price indexes. This Week’s US Dollar Performance The following […]
Chinese yuan strengthens against the dollar but weakens against other currencies: what’s causing the difference?
There might still be a chance for a resurgence against China’s original currency as Beijing continues to lift its value. Yet, it seems the decline of the original against other major currencies is not being driven by new trade tensions. The offshore yuan gained about 3% against the dollar this year as the US dollar […]
Today’s Forex Update: US Dollar Drops as Retail Sales and Fed Decision Approach
Major central banks are set to discuss monetary policy soon, with the Federal Reserve taking center stage. As expectations for easing measures wane, the value of the US dollar has dipped while Treasury yields have seen an uptick, particularly as traders look forward to US retail sales data. Here’s what to expect on Tuesday, September […]
Boston Mayor Wu Awards Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Ayanna Pressley’s Spouse
Conan Harris Secures Major Contract for Housing Project Conan Harris, the spouse of Massachusetts Democrat Ayanna Presley, has landed a significant contract for his company, thanks to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. In April 2024, the Boston Planning Division granted Dream Development a contract for a 400-unit housing project. This undertaking is tied to a $250 […]
US Dollar Positioned Before Retail Sales
The US Dollar (USD) is facing some challenges on Monday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) dropping by 0.2%. All eyes are on the upcoming retail sales figures for August, set to be released on Tuesday at 12:30 GMT. There’s a general expectation for a modest rise in retail sales, estimated at 0.3%, down from […]
Rupee declines by 4 paise to 88.30 versus the U.S. dollar in morning trading
The rupee experienced some fluctuation during morning trading on September 15, 2025, weakening by four paise to 88.30 against the US dollar. This decline was influenced by tariff-related pressures affecting India’s exports, which in turn weighed on investor sentiment. Forex traders noted that the rupee was caught in a tight range due to a combination […]
Australian Dollar maintains strength after disappointing economic data from China.
The Australian Dollar is bolstered by a potential halt in RBA rate cuts. Retail sales in China were projected to grow by 3.4% year-on-year in August, following increases of 3.8% and 3.7% in July. The US labor market hints at an impending decision by the Federal Reserve to implement annual cuts on Thursday. The Australian […]