US Dollar Index strengthens past 97.50 as Trump reveals new tariffs
The US dollar index is expected to be around 97.80 during Friday’s Asian trading session. On Thursday, Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1. Initial US unemployment claims dropped to a seven-week low of 227K last week. The US Dollar Index (DXY) reflects the value of the US dollar (USD) against […]
US Dollar steadies as Trump prolongs tariff efforts
The US dollar has been stable above 97.50 after experiencing a slight dip during Asian trading hours. Initial US unemployment claims decreased to 227,000, while ongoing claims rose to the highest since 2021. Minutes from the June FOMC meeting indicate most officials support potential interest rate cuts later this year. The momentum index shows that […]
Goldman Believes Dollar Could Once Again Function Like a Risky Currency
Goldman Sachs Analysts Reflect on US Dollar Volatility In recent weeks, the volatility of the US dollar appears to have calmed, but analysts at Goldman Sachs Group suggest that it could start behaving more like a “risky” currency. According to analysts Karen Reichcott Fishman and Lexie Kanter, there’s been a noticeable shift away from US […]
Seven Chinese individuals accused in multi-million dollar marijuana operation
Justice Department Charges Seven Chinese Citizens in Marijuana Trafficking Case The Justice Department has announced charges against seven Chinese nationals, accusing them of operating a marijuana trafficking operation worth millions. Earlier this week, Massachusetts authorities apprehended six of the defendants, while one remains at large. According to the DOJ, these individuals were smuggled into the […]
Pound Sterling rises slightly against US Dollar amid uncertainty over US tariffs
Market Update: Pound Sterling and US Trade Developments The pound sterling rises slightly to about 1.3600 against the US dollar as investors keep an eye on US trade negotiations. President Trump has revealed new mutual tariffs affecting 21 countries, set to take effect on August 1st. The Bank of England warns of economic risks due […]
Australian Dollar continues to rise following RBA Bullock’s alert about inflation dangers
Australian currency faces challenges as RBA’s Bullock cautions about persistent inflation risks. China’s consumer price index saw a modest increase of 0.1% year-on-year, while it dipped by 0.1% month-on-month in June. President Trump is likely to announce significant tariffs, including a potential 50% tariff on imported copper and a staggering 200% on pharmaceutical imports. The […]
EUR/USD drops close to 1.1700 as US Dollar strengthens, attention on FOMC Minutes
Market Overview EUR/USD dips to around 1.1705 during Wednesday’s Asian session. President Trump announced plans for a 50% tariff on copper imports. Traders are awaiting the release of FOMC minutes later on Wednesday. The EUR/USD exchange rate is expected to decline to about 1.1705 in the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. This dip comes as […]
Dollar Index falls below 97.00 as Trump prepares to send tariff letters
The US dollar index sees a decline as traders react to Trump’s remarks and start preparing trade tariff letters to other nations. Trump’s “one big and beautiful” tax proposal includes cuts intended to facilitate House approval and spur economic growth. Strong US labor market data has reduced the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the […]
Australian Dollar declines as US employment figures lessen hopes for a Fed rate reduction
Australian dollars drop against the US dollar as positive US employment data dampens chances for a Federal Reserve interest rate reduction. The House of Representatives has approved President Trump’s significant tax reform bill and forwarded it for his signature. Non-farm payrolls in the U.S. surpassed expectations with an addition of 147,000 jobs in June, exceeding […]
Dollar reduces its advances against euro and yen as US tariff deadline approaches
Dollar Gains Against Euro and Yen Following Tax Cut Bill On Friday, the dollar gained ground against both the euro and the yen, as it pressured other countries to finalize trade agreements with the United States. This movement came after President Donald Trump successfully passed a significant tax cut bill. The dollar rebounded after stronger-than-expected […]