Options traders are using currencies such as the Australian dollar and euro to express bearish US dollar views after recent disappointing American economic data https://t.co/g0I0HJJUlS ...

The euro is headed for its worst week in almost three years against the dollar as concern seeped in to the market about the economic impact of Europe’s trade deal with the US https://t.co/DVkOZsRER1 ...

Markets also digesting the president's latest comments pressing Chair Powell to cut rates once again. Rick Santelli is here with more in the Bond report. Hi Rick.You know it it's been a real interesting past few days here especially if you're watching the long end and the yield curve today. For example, if you look at twos on the week, they're up several basis points. You look at tens on the week, they're down several basis points.Now that's not a lot, but how that's occurring could be significant. Look at ...

The ECB hits pause. Interest rates unchanged. That decision just dropping 2% on the deposit rate widely expected in line with the previous decision.Yeah, they're not going to pre commit to any particular path. They're going to take it meeting by meeting. But they are saying that they are determined to ensure that inflation stabilizes.That said, there are so many questions. Does this mean they're done or does this mean there's one more and what will it take for them to really begin cutting rates again. The n ...

Angst around how France will control its swelling budget deficit is returning to financial markets and may start to dent demand for the euro, according to strategists at ING https://t.co/N45jYkTOTp ...

Here's how Bulgaria got to join the euro, and what it means for the country's economy https://t.co/nWGqNJknF3 ...

The euro cannot quickly supplant the dollar as the anchor of the world’s financial system, European Central Bank Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf said https://t.co/vjuI3Uu2WX ...

Currency Dynamics - The industry views the notion of the Chinese Yuan becoming a reserve currency as flawed due to its non-convertibility and capital controls [1] - The industry notes that China's 14 亿 (1.4 billion) population desires to move capital out of the country, further hindering the Yuan's potential as a reserve currency [1] - The industry emphasizes that a freely trading currency is a prerequisite for reserve currency status [1] - The industry observes that a Euro exchange rate of 1.20 against the dollar would likely provoke concerns from European exporters about its strength [2] - The industry suggests the ECB should be cautious about the Euro's appreciation [2] Geopolitical & Economic Responsibility - The industry acknowledges the United States recognizes the responsibilities associated with being a reserve currency [2]

When you look at trade negotiations right now, could they actually change the outcome of the European economy. Well, I think that there's going to be a very relevant factor. And if you see, for instance, if you watch our our predictions, they are different alternatives, different different scenarios according to the different outcomes that we might have.I hope that, you know, the negotiations will be finalized. So at least this, you know, will deliver a little bit of predictability because now, you know, th ...

ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos says an advance in the euro beyond $1.20 could prove tricky for policymakers but current levels aren’t cause for concern https://t.co/D6I0h6RA40 ...