US Dollar Index stays above 98.50, worries increase as Trump dismisses BLS Commissioner
The US dollar index makes a comeback after dipping nearly 1.5% on Friday. The recent US employment report has raised the likelihood of two Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The spotlight is on the Trump administration’s rejection of BLS commissioner Erica Mantelfer following disappointing employment figures. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which evaluates the value […]
AUD/USD aims for 0.6500, Dollar declines after NFP
AUD/USD makes a strong move upward to the upper-0.6400s following July’s US NFP data. The US dollar might lose its appeal as traders anticipate possible Fed rate cuts in September. Australia’s final S&P Global Manufacturing PMI held steady in July. The widespread recovery linked to risk appetite is likely to bolster the Australian Dollar (AUD), […]
Pound Sterling continues to decline against the US Dollar as US job data gains attention
Traders anticipate interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, potentially driving the pound sterling down to around 1.3160 against the US dollar. Economists are hopeful for a rate reduction by the Bank of England next week. Investors are on the lookout for the US Non-Agricultural Payroll and ISM Manufacturing PMI reports for July. The pound […]
Australian Dollar weakens after poor PMI data from China.
The Australian dollar remains stable, maintaining a 10% baseline tariff on Australian goods. China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.5 in July from 50.4 in June, falling short of the anticipated 50.3. Non-farm salaries in the US are expected to remain in a positive range. On Friday, the Australian Dollar (AUD) hit a notable point, […]
GBP/USD declines as Fed delays September cut, US data bolsters Dollar
GBP/USD declines following a Federal Reserve decision to maintain interest rates without guidance for September. US unemployment claims decrease to 218k, reflecting a robust labor market that supports the USD. Year-on-year Core PCE in June rises to 2.8%, with headline PCE at 2.6%, both figures exceeding estimates. During Thursday’s North American session, GBP/USD experienced modest […]
Pound Sterling stabilizes while US Dollar pauses.
The British pound has had a tough time maintaining its upward momentum, struggling to attract interest against the US dollar, which is hovering around 1.3230. In response to concerns raised by Chairman Powell regarding potential inflation risks, traders are adjusting their expectations for interest rates. There’s a sense of anticipation among investors that the Bank […]
Forex Today: US Dollar strengthens from Fed impact, important data ahead
Thursday, July 31st Update The US Dollar (USD) has seen a slight correction today after experiencing a strong rally against its competitors on Wednesday. This strength was supported by solid economic data and a cautious approach from the Federal Reserve regarding its monetary policy. Today’s economic calendar for Europe includes inflation figures from Germany for […]
Australian Dollar remains steady after Retail Sales and China’s PMI figures are released.
The Australian dollar holds steady as retail sales experienced a rise of 1.2% month-over-month in June, significantly surpassing the anticipated 0.4% increase. The NBS Manufacturing Purchase Managers Index in China dropped to 49.3, while the non-manufacturing PMI eased to 50.1 in July. The Federal Reserve maintained benchmark interest rates in the range of 4.25%-4.5% during […]
Pound Sterling levels off against US Dollar before Fed interest rate decision
Sterling is trading around 1.3350 against the US dollar, with investors closely watching for the Federal Reserve’s impending financial policy announcement. There is a prevailing hope among investors that the Fed will hold interest rates steady. Concurrently, a dip in labor demand in the UK is setting the stage for potential interest rate reductions by […]
US Dollar Index stays under 99.00 before Fed policy meeting
The US Dollar Index’s Streak Comes to an End The US Dollar index will halt its winning streak ahead of the Fed rate decision. The Fed is expected to not change its benchmark interest rates in July. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent said the US and China will continue to talks on maintaining the tariff […]