Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rally as Trump Tariff Fears Ease

Currency futures jumped on Monday as the dollar collapsed on news that Trump might only impose tariffs on critical goods. At the same time, the recent greenback rally paused as market participants awaited crucial employment data for clues on the Fed’s easing cycle.  Dollar Index (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar fell almost 1% on Monday after Read More…

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Currency Futures Tumble Amid Dollar’s Solid Start of the Year

Most currency futures eased on Thursday as the dollar started the year strong. Earlier in the session, there was some relief as the dollar fell. However, it resumed last year’s rally when investors refocused on the looming US administration change. At the same time, the less dovish outlook for the Fed in 2025 helped support Read More…

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Currency Futures Tumble as Dollar Regains Strength

Currency futures collapsed on Monday as the dollar regained momentum after a brief pause on Friday. The dollar’s rally last week came after a hawkish FOMC policy meeting. However, it paused on Friday as US inflation figures came in softer than expected, allowing currency futures to rebound.  The Greenback had a bullish week amid upbeat Read More…

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Currency Futures Slip on Adjusted 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Currency futures eased as the dollar extended gains after a strong week due to a drop in 2025 Fed rate cut expectations. Meanwhile, markets nearly fully priced a rate cut during the Fed policy meeting this week as inflation figures accelerated in line with expectations.  December Fed rate cut bets (Source: Bloomberg) The greenback had Read More…

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Currency Futures Ease Amid Mixed US NFP, Upbeat Sentiment Data

Currency futures eased on Friday as the dollar rose after a mixed nonfarm payrolls report. At the same time, a US consumer sentiment report revealed higher expectations for inflation, boosting the dollar. However, the trend slowly reversed on Monday as the focus shifted from employment to the upcoming US consumer inflation figures. Data on Friday Read More…

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Currency Futures Extend Gains in Post-Thanksgiving Dollar Slump

Currency futures extended Friday’s move when the dollar ended the week down amid the US Thanksgiving holiday. At the same time, the greenback was weak as market participants geared up for key US economic reports. The dollar had a bearish week as market focus shifted from Trump’s win to the looming Fed policy meeting. However, Read More…