Currency futures soared on Friday as the dollar plunged after Powell said the Fed was ready to adjust policy. Powell’s speech conveyed that the Fed was ready to start lowering borrowing costs to ensure a steady labor market. However, by Monday, most currencies eased slightly as investors took profits. After a whole week of anticipation, Read More…
Currency futures rose on Friday and Monday as the dollar retreated amid profit-taking. At the same time, the US currency fell at the end of the week as markets raised the chances of a 25 bps September Fed cut. On Thursday, the greenback had soared after sales data showed a robust economy. Last week, the Read More…
Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar retreated after three sessions of gains. It extended this move at the start of the new week. Moreover, the greenback had a slightly bearish week but closed well above its lows as Fed rate cut expectations eased. After a volatile week, the dollar eased on Friday as Read More…
Currency futures gained on Friday as the dollar fell after a downbeat jobs report raised the likelihood of a 50-bps Fed rate cut in September. However, the tides had shifted by Monday morning, and the dollar was on the front foot. Investors bought safe-haven assets, including the dollar and the yen, amid economic and geopolitical Read More…
Currency futures edged higher on Friday as the dollar eased after inflation data met expectations. Consequently, the markets are continuing to anticipate that the Federal Reserve will commence reducing borrowing rates in September. However, the markets were in turmoil as the new week started. The looming BoJ and BoE policy meetings and poor risk appetite Read More…
Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rose on safe-haven inflows after a cyber outage. At the same time, Fed rate-cut optimism fell, and markets focused on US economic resilience instead. A cyber outage on Friday spooked investors and had them rushing for safety in the dollar. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike made a software update Read More…
