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Euro remains muted after mixed German flash PMI data
The Euro (EUR) remains almost steady against its major currency peers after the release of the German preliminary HCOB Purchasing Managersâ Index (PMI) data for September.
United States Dollar Index gains support amid hawkish Fed policy stance
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining ground for the third consecutive day and trading around 100.70 during Asian hours on Wednesday.
United States Dollar Index jumps to near 100.70 as Fed maintains hawkish rhetoric
The US Dollar reflects strength on Wednesday amid firm expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will deliver more interest rate hikes this year.
Taiwan Dollar: Equity inflows support TWD againt US Dollar â OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the Taiwan Dollar (TWD) has extended gains, briefly strengthening near 31.71 versus the US Dollar (USD), supported by strong foreign portfolio inflows and domestic equity outperformance tied to tech and AI themes.
Forex Today: Advanced PMIs in the limelight, but what about the UN General Assembly?
The US Dollar (USD) has extended its recovery on Tuesday, climbing to new multi-week highs on the back of steady bets for extra Fed tightening, while increasing hopes of a potential deal to unlock the US-Iran-Hormuz conflict seem to have been ignored by market participants.
Trump signals diplomatic push on Ukraine and Iran as diesel ban looms
US President Donald Trump is figuring out a solution to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Furthermore, he added that Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to meet to end the war.
US Dollar Index pushes higher on the case for another Fed increase
The Dollar Index trades near 100.70, its highest level since late July. It has climbed through five straight sessions of falling Crude Oil, the opposite of how the war has moved it for most of this year. The Fed is the reason.
Fedâs Barkin backs rate hike, stays unsure on more increases
Richmond Federal Reserve (Fed) President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to raise interest rates last Wednesday because inflation risks outweighed those to maximum employment.
Dow Jones Industrial Average drops from a weekly high as bank shares slide
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose on Tuesday to its highest level since September 14 before the opening bell, then turned lower once trading started in New York. It trades near 51,800, below Monday's close. The NASDAQ Composite tested record highs and the S&P 500 is barely changed.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Recovery stalls below key moving averages
USD/JPY trades flat on Tuesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) holds firm in thin holiday trading during Japanâs Silver Week. However, a broadly stronger US Dollar (USD) keeps the Yenâs gains in check. At the time of writing, USD/JPY trades around 157.46.
Trump sees post-election Iran deal, calls for pressure to stay
US President Donald Trump said at the UN General Assembly that âwe must be united in maintaining pressure on Iran,â adding that he believes that the US and Iran will strike a deal following the US midterm elections in November.
US Dollar: Hawkish fedspeak backs upside risks â ING
INGâs Francesco Pesole notes the Dollar started the week strongly despite lower Oil prices and firmer global equities, helped by hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials Austan Goolsbee and Alberto Musalem that supported US front-end rates.
US Dollar: Modestly stronger into year-end â OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the US Dollar (USD) stayed resilient despite improved risk appetite, supported by hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) commentary that limited the drop in US front-end yields.