Currency futures were mixed on Monday, with most currencies holding steady and risk-sensitive currencies vulnerable after fresh lows hit last week. The moves came after the US imposed reciprocal tariffs on most of its trading partners, escalating the global trade war. Currency futures had a volatile week after Trump imposed new tariffs on many more Read More…
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Currency Futures Surge as Dollar Collapses on Stagflation Fears
Currency futures gained on Friday and extended the moves on Monday as the dollar collapsed amid fears of stagflation. Market participants worried that more US tariffs would weaken economic growth and boost inflation. At the same time, data on Friday revealed an unexpected surge in US underlying inflation. On Friday, a decline in the US Read More…
Dollar Gains on Positive PMI Data, Pressuring Currency Futures
Currency futures eased on Monday as the dollar strengthened after upbeat US business activity data. At the same time, risk appetite fell as market participants gear up for more Trump tariffs in April. The outlook for the global economy remains dim amid escalating trade wars. Data on Monday revealed that US business activity jumped in Read More…
Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Weakens on Recession Fears
Currency futures extended Friday’s gains as the dollar weakened amid US recession worries and downbeat economic data. Moreover, the dollar eased as the euro soared on optimism of increased government borrowing and spending in Germany. The dollar had a difficult week as the US released several poor economic reports. The major ones revealed softer-than-expected inflation. Read More…
Currency Futures Rally as Dollar Falters After Jobs Report
Currency futures extended gains against the dollar, which fell after downbeat nonfarm payrolls data on Friday. At the same time, the greenback fell as market participants worried about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the US economy. Meanwhile, safe-haven currencies like the yen soared. US employment (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Data on Friday revealed Read More…
Currency Futures Rise in Wake of German Elections, Weaker Dollar
Currency futures rose on Friday as the risk sentiment remained elevated, putting pressure on the safe-haven dollar. The British pound remained the top performer as the UK’s GDP showed a sigh of relief, followed by a higher-than-expected CPI reading that could result in a slight tweak to the Bank of England’s easing policy. On Friday, Read More…