Key TakeawaysGlobal equity markets displayed a mixed performance over the weekend, with European and U.S. indices largely flat or slightly positive, while some Asian markets saw minor declines.Precious metals experienced a notable surge, as Silver climbed by 0.65% to 7842 and Gold advanced by 0.29% to 4979.Crude oil prices faced downward pressure, with US Oil (CL=F) recording a significant drop of 1.21%, settling at 6262.The Euro (EURUSD) showed slight appreciation against the U.S. Dollar, gaining 0.09% to ...

The dollar index (DXY00) rose to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.23%.  Thursday's stock selloff boosted liquidity demand for the dollar.  Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." Gains in the dollar were limited on Thursday amid signs of weakness in the US labor market.  Challenger's January job cuts posted their biggest decline for a January since 2009, weekly jobless claims rose more t ...

The dollar index (DXY00) rose to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.12%.  Today's stock selloff has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar.  Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." The dollar fell back from its best levels on signs of weakness in the US labor market after Challenger's January job cuts posted their biggest decline for a January since 2009, weekly jobless claims rose more than expected ...

法国计划在下周欧盟领导人会议期间讨论欧元兑美元走强的问题，此次会议旨在商讨如何提升欧盟竞争 力。 知情人士表示，法国总统马克龙计划在周四的工作会议上提出汇率问题，作为提振经济和降低脆弱性的 若干议题之一。 此次峰会议程本已相当紧凑。该集团正试图通过消除金融服务等多个领域长期存在的国家壁垒来实现单 一市场建设，从而增强经济影响力。与此同时，欧盟成员国也希望降低对主要贸易伙伴即美国的依赖， 实现多元化。 法国计划在下周欧盟领导人会议期间讨论欧元兑美元走强的问题，此次会议旨在商讨如何提升欧盟竞争 力。 知情人士表示，法国总统马克龙计划在周四的工作会议上提出汇率问题，作为提振经济和降低脆弱性的 若干议题之一。 此次峰会议程本已相当紧凑。该集团正试图通过消除金融服务等多个领域长期存在的国家壁垒来实现单 一市场建设，从而增强经济影响力。与此同时，欧盟成员国也希望降低对主要贸易伙伴即美国的依赖， 实现多元化。 在美国总统特朗普表示不担忧美元跌势后，近期欧元兑美元走强已成为威胁欧洲央行前景的关键因素。 欧洲央行预计今年和明年通胀率将跌破2%。欧元走强会对出口商形成阻力，这可能抑制经济增长。 责任编辑：李桐 在美国总统特朗普表 ...

The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rose by +0.19%.  The dollar moved higher on Wednesday, following the end of the partial US government shutdown after President Trump late Tuesday signed a deal to fund the government.  Also, weakness in stocks on Wednesday boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar.  In addition, yen weakness is supportive of the dollar after the yen fell to a 1.5-week low on Wednesday.  The dollar added to its gains on the stronger-than-expected Jan ISM services index. Gains in th ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.09%.  The dollar is slightly higher today, following the end of the partial US government shutdown after President Trump late Tuesday signed a deal to fund the government.  Also, weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar.  In addition, yen weakness is supportive of the dollar after the yen fell to a 1.5-week low today.  The dollar maintained modest gains on the stronger-than-expected Jan ISM services index. Gains in the dollar are ...

The markets are discounting the odds at 9% for a -25 bp rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.The dollar sank to a 4-year low last Tuesday when President Trump said he’s comfortable with the recent weakness in the dollar. Also, the dollar remains under pressure as foreign investors pull capital from the US amid a growing budget deficit, fiscal profligacy, and widening political polarization.Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said today that the US economic outlook is improving as uncertainty fad ...

The dollar continues to see underlying weakness as the FOMC is expected to cut interest rates by about -50 bp in 2026, while the BOJ is expected to raise rates by another +25 bp in 2026, and the ECB is expected to leave rates unchanged in 2026.The markets are discounting the odds at 12% for a -25 bp rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.The dollar sank to a 4-year low last Tuesday when President Trump said he’s comfortable with the recent weakness in the dollar. Also, the dollar remains under p ...

The markets are discounting the odds at 17% for a -25 bp rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.The dollar sank to a nearly 4-year low on Tuesday after President Trump said he’s comfortable with the recent weakness in the dollar. Also, the dollar continues to be under pressure as foreign investors pull capital from the US amid a growing budget deficit, fiscal profligacy, and widening political polarization.Fed comments on Friday were mixed for the dollar. On the positive side, St. Louis Fed Pres ...

The dollar is being undercut by risks to the Federal Reserve’s independence, a growing US budget deficit, fiscal profligacy, and widening political polarization. In addition, the dollar is weighed down by speculation that the US might coordinate FX intervention with Japan to boost the yen, which would dovetail with Mr. Trump’s apparent view that a weak dollar is good for the US as a stimulus to US exports. The yen rose to a 2.75-month high against the dollar on Tuesday as US authorities reportedly contacted ...