Currency futures rose on Friday and extended the rally this week as the dollar eased due to a poor retail sales report. At the same time, the greenback was weak after Trump delayed implementing a reciprocal tariff to give time for investigations. US sales (Source: US Commerce Department) The US retail sales report on Friday Read More…
Currency futures collapsed on Monday after Trump implemented tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, increasing worries about trade wars. Meanwhile, the dollar rallied as the prospects of the US economy improved. On the other hand, the outlook for economies in Canada, China, and Mexico dimmed. Over the weekend, Trump’s administration surprised investors by announcing the Read More…
Currency futures rallied on Friday as the dollar eased due to downbeat US business activity data. At the same time, data from other countries like the Eurozone and the UK revealed a rebound in economic activity. However, by Monday, the greenback rebounded as traders geared up for the Fed policy meeting. Currency futures strengthened last Read More…
Currency futures were mixed on Friday amid economic data from different countries and anticipation of Trump’s inauguration speech. Meanwhile, the greenback eased after downbeat economic data and slightly dovish Fed remarks. By Monday, they fell as the dollar rebounded ahead of Trump’s speech. The dollar ended the week lower, snapping its six-week winning streak as Read More…
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…
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…
