Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar resumed its pre-FOMC meeting decline. The drop in the greenback came as market participants looked forward to Fed policymaker speeches. These speeches could further highlight the central bank’s new dovish tone amid labor market weakness. Dollar Index (Source: TradingView) The Fed cut interest rates as expected during Read More…
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Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Softens Ahead of Fed
Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar weakened ahead of an expected Fed rate cut this week. At the same time, market participants were looking forward to central bank meetings in Japan, Canada, and the UK. US core CPI (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) The greenback fluctuated last week amid mixed economic signals. However, Read More…
Currency Futures Rally on Growing Pressure for Fed Easing
Currency futures extended gains on Monday as the dollar fell amid increased pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower borrowing costs. Downbeat employment figures on Friday sent the dollar down against its peers. Meanwhile, market participants are gearing up for crucial US consumer inflation data later in the week. Dollar Index (Source: Bloomberg) The US Read More…
Currency Futures Edge Higher as Fed Cut Bets Stay Strong
Currency futures edged higher on Monday as Fed rate cut bets remained elevated after Friday’s inflation figures. However, traders were cautious at the start of the week, as the US will release its pivotal monthly employment figures. Dollar monthly change (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar ended last month lower due to a surge in expectations for Read More…
Currency Futures Brace for Data Test After Powell’s Dovish Turn
Currency futures ended the last week in a volatile fashion as traders reacted to Fed Chair Powell’s dovish remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Powell emphasized that though the inflation risk remains, the Fed’s preference is to stabilize the labor market. It signaled a rate cut as early as September. His balanced but cautious tone Read More…
Currency Futures Slip on Dollar Strength, Trump–Zelensky Talks in Focus
Currency futures eased on Monday as the dollar gained ahead of a meeting between Trump and Ukraine’s Zelensky. The high-stake meeting has increased demand for the safe-haven dollar and hurt risk appetite. Meanwhile, market participants are looking forward to key events this week, including the Jackson Hole symposium. Last week, the dollar collapsed while currency Read More…


