Despite weaker growth, lower interest rates, and softer year-on-year inflation, the euro remains relatively strong against the US dollar, holding at elevated levels not seen for several years prior to recent months, broadly between 1.14 and 1.15. The current exchange rate around 1.1740 reinforces this strength. This resilience may reflect expectations that the European Central […]
USD Continues to Weaken After Testing 100
The USD—as represented by the USDIDX—has returned close to levels observed prior to the onset of the Middle East conflict. It is currently trading at 98.10, compared to a closing level of 97.60 on Friday, February 27, representing a difference of approximately 0.5%. This remains significantly below the intraday high of 100.50 reached on March […]
US Dollar Index (DXY) Near 97 as Fed Cut Rise
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remained steady near the 97.00 level in early Asian trading, as global market participation slowed due to public holidays in both the United States and China. With US markets closed for Presidents’ Day and Mainland China observing the week-long Lunar New Year break, liquidity conditions were subdued, limiting major price […]
EURUSD Above 1.1900 Ahead of US NFP Data
The EUR/USD pair extended its upward momentum in early European trading on Wednesday, climbing toward the 1.1915 area as the US Dollar softened across the board. The pair’s advance comes ahead of the highly anticipated US January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a key event that could significantly influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy in the […]
U.S. Futures Fall as Trump Escalates Greenland Tariff Threats
U.S. stock index futures extended their decline on Sunday night and into early Monday, January 19, 2026, after President Donald Trump reaffirmed his plan to impose trade tariffs on several European countries unless an agreement is reached for Greenland to be sold to Washington. The comments intensified global market anxiety and reignited fears of a […]
Dollar Rebounds After CPI Data Calms Markets as Fed Independence Takes Center Stage
The U.S. dollar regained momentum in early Asian trading on Wednesday, stabilizing near a one-month high after inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged this month. The rebound came despite heightened political pressure on the central bank, as global policymakers and Wall Street leaders publicly rallied behind Federal Reserve […]
Dollar Loses Momentum as Gold Breaks Records Amid Fed and Political Tensions
The global currency and precious metals markets sent a clear signal this week: confidence in the U.S. dollar is weakening, while demand for gold as a safe-haven asset is accelerating. As political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensified and geopolitical risks resurfaced, traders rotated away from the greenback and into hard assets, pushing gold to […]
EUR/USD Rises on Fed Rate-Cut Expectations
The EUR/USD pair advanced sharply during the North American session, climbing around 0.42% to trade near 1.1757–1.1760, after rebounding from intraday lows around 1.1706. The move reflects renewed weakness in the US Dollar as traders increasingly price in monetary easing by the Federal Reserve, despite mixed messaging from policymakers. With little high-impact economic data released […]
EURUSD Eyes Breakout Ahead of ECB Decision
The EUR/USD pair traded with limited volatility on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy decision. The pair remained supported near recent highs, reflecting a balance between mild US Dollar strength and persistent demand for the Euro. The US Dollar maintained a firm tone against […]
EUR/USD Holds Firm as Dollar Weakness Persists
EUR/USD traded steadily on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, as the U.S. dollar remained on the defensive ahead of a busy macroeconomic calendar. The dollar index slipped around 0.2%, hovering near a two-month low, providing ongoing support for the euro. Market participants remained cautious, positioning ahead of delayed U.S. labour data and key inflation releases later […]








