The US Dollar retreated from a two-month high during early European trading on Tuesday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) falling to around 99.85 as concerns surrounding Middle East hostilities showed signs of easing. Market participants are now turning their attention to upcoming US inflation data, which could provide further insight into the Federal Reserve’s
The South Korean won continued its strong downward trend, reaching its lowest level since 2009, despite the ongoing Kospi Index surge. The USD/KRW exchange rate surged to 1,550, up sharply from the year-to-date low of 1,420. South Korean won, and the Kospi divergence continues The South Korean won and the country’s stock market have diverged
Financial markets remained volatile early Friday as investors awaited a closely watched employment report from the United States that is expected to provide fresh insight into labour market conditions and the outlook for monetary policy. The report will include Nonfarm Payrolls, the Unemployment Rate, and wage inflation data. Statistics Canada is also scheduled to release
The Japanese yen crashed to an important level that triggered a massive Bank of Japan (BoJ) intervention in April. The USD/JPY exchange rate rose to the crucial resistance at 160, its highest point since April 30th this year, and 3.40% from its lowest point in May. Japanese yen slumps despite strong GDP data The USD
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar against six major currencies, maintained its upward momentum for a second consecutive session, trading near 100.10 during Asian trading hours on Monday. The Greenback found support from increased safe-haven demand following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move came after
The British pound traded close to its lowest level in nearly two months on Monday as a stronger US dollar continued to pressure the currency. The dollar’s gains were supported by growing expectations that US interest rates could rise later this year, alongside increased safe-haven demand stemming from escalating tensions in the Middle East. Investor
The US Dollar strengthened against major currencies on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data and continued uncertainty surrounding negotiations between the United States and Iran. Investors are now turning their attention to key labour market data due later this week, including weekly jobless claims and the closely watched Nonfarm Payrolls report for May. The Dollar’s
The Japanese yen continued its downward spiral today as the US dollar rally gained steam, overriding predictions that the BoJ will hike interest rates twice this year. The USD/JPY exchange rate jumped to 159.88, its highest point since April 30th. It has now nearly completed its recovery since the BoJ intervened in April. US to
France has maintained its position as Europe’s leading destination for foreign direct investment projects, according to the latest EY Europe Attractiveness Survey. The country attracted 852 new investment projects in 2025, far ahead of its closest rivals, even as the overall number of projects across Europe fell to the lowest level in 11 years, the
The US Dollar held its ground on Wednesday as investors assessed escalating tensions in the Middle East while preparing for a series of key economic releases from the United States later in the day. Market participants are closely watching the release of the ADP Employment Change report, the ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for