On Friday, currency futures rose as the dollar dropped, erasing most of its gains throughout the week. This was in response to the slower growth of US jobs in July, which sparked hopes of a gentle economic slowdown. However, the rise in wages hinted that the Federal Reserve might need to maintain higher interest rates Read More…
Tag: currency futures
Currency Futures Rise on Dollar’s Decline Amid Inflation Slowdown
Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar declined against major currencies after new data showed a slowdown in inflation. Investors were also closely monitoring multiple central bank decisions last week to gain insights into the future of monetary policy. US inflation (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis) In June, US annual inflation rose at its Read More…
Currency Futures Drop as Dollar Recovers Ahead of FOMC Meeting
Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rose amid expectations of a Fed rate hike. The dollar recovered from its July lows in the last week. Dollar spot index (Source: Bloomberg) This week, central bank meetings will occur in the United States and Europe, with the Fed and the European Central Bank expected to Read More…
Currency Futures Decline as Dollar Recovers Slightly from Recent Losses
The US dollar rebounded on Friday after experiencing significant declines in the previous sessions. Investors were consolidating their losses before the weekend. However, the overall trend of the dollar remained negative. The Fed contributed to this downward trajectory as it is near the end of its rate hike cycle due to weakening inflation. Bloomberg dollar Read More…
Currency Futures Climb After Indications of Weakness in the US Labour Market
Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar dropped due to indications of a weaker US labor market. This weakness diminished expectations of the Fed maintaining higher interest rates. At the same time, concerns over the 10-year Treasury yield surpassing 4% led to a surge in the yen. US employment (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Read More…
Currency Futures Rise as US Consumer Spending Slows
On Friday, currency futures rose as the dollar decreased after gaining for two consecutive days. This drop resulted from economic data indicating decreased consumer spending, which raised doubts about the Federal Reserve’s aggressive approach to combating inflation. US PCE price index (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis) According to the Commerce Department, consumer spending rose slightly Read More…