The dollar index (DXY00) on Tuesday rose by +0.34% to a four-session high.  The dollar moved higher on Tuesday due to weakness in the yen, which slid to a one-week low against the dollar on expectations that new Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi will maintain an expansionary fiscal policy.  The dollar also has carryover support from Monday, when US-China trade tensions eased after President Trump said, "I think we're going to be fine with China."  Gains in the dollar were limited after the Oct Philadelphi ...

By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -The expected appointment of Satsuki Katayama as Japan's next finance minister could give markets cause to rethink pushing the yen too low, but might also help the country's new leader find fresh ways to fund bold economic stimulus plans. Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to appoint Katayama as finance minister, local media reported on Tuesday, which would make her the first woman to hold the role. The report briefly pushed the dollar ...

Stocks, gold, silver, and Bitcoin are all rallying in early trading. Crude oil is easing back, while Treasuries and the dollar are flattish. The federal government shutdown has spilled over into another week, making this the third-longest episode on record behind those in 1995 and 2018-2019. A full pay cycle for federal employees will be missed if the shutdown persists through Friday, which is entirely possible given the lack of negotiating progress in Washington. To get more articles and chart analysis f ...

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A Bloomberg gauge of the dollar closed out its worst week in more than two months as expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts coupled with emerging credit risks in the US banking sector weighed on the greenback. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was little changed in New York trading on Friday but declined some 0.5% from Monday’s open, the largest weekly drop since early August. Policy-sensitive two-year Treasury yields traded near a three-year low, while traders boosted their bets on Fed easing a ...

Core Viewpoint - The dollar showed mixed performance against major currencies, remaining flat against the euro and yen while declining against the Swiss franc, indicating a cautious approach from investors in a risk-averse environment [1] Currency Performance - The dollar was flat against the euro and yen, suggesting stability in these currency pairs [1] - The dollar experienced a decline against the Swiss franc, highlighting a shift in investor sentiment towards safer assets [1] - Overall, the dollar's slight recovery indicates a temporary avoidance of risk by investors [1]

Core Insights - The dollar, oil prices, and U.S. stock futures experienced a decline, indicating a shift in market sentiment [1] - Eurozone and Treasury yields also fell, reflecting growing hopes for a reduction in interest rates [1] - Sentiment regarding the U.S. credit sector weakened, contributing to the overall market downturn [1]

The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday fell by -0.28%.  The dollar moved lower on Wednesday after dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting, when she stated that it is prudent for the Fed to cut interest rates further this year. Also, the strength in stocks on Wednesday reduced some liquidity demand for the dollar.  The dollar recovered from its worst level today after the US Oct Empire manufacturing ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today is down by -0.17%.  The dollar is moving lower today as dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting, when she said it is prudent for the Fed to cut interest rates more this year.  Also, the strength in stocks today reduced some liquidity demand for the dollar.  The dollar recovered from its worst level today after the US Oct Empire manufacturing survey of general busines ...

Core Insights - The dollar has declined to a nearly one-week low against a basket of currencies due to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication of potential further interest-rate cuts and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions [1][2]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - Powell's recent speech highlighted significant downside risks in the labor market, which markets interpreted as a signal for possible support of an interest-rate cut at the upcoming October 29 meeting [2]. Group 2: Market Reactions - The market is currently focused on the implications of Powell's statements, with expectations of a higher opening for the Dow as investors react to the potential for rate cuts [1].