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August 23, 2019 The Greenback rises in a choppy session upon China announcing tariffs on U.S. goods and as we await Powell’s speech
August 22, 2019 The U.S. dollar has not changed after the release of the FOMC minutes
August 21, 2019 The Greenback returns some gains after contradictions from White House and more gloomy declarations from government officials
August 20, 2019 The Greenback keeps climbing despite Trump’s efforts to weaken it
August 19, 2019 Trump reflects on his tariffs following a dinner with the Apple CEO; the U.S. dollar is mixed
August 16, 2019 U.S. dollar trades higher as positive economic data keeps rolling in
August 15, 2019 The Greenback increases due to positive economic data and weakness in other developed economies
August 13, 2019 The U.S. dollar index is weakening as we await inflation data
August 12, 2019 The U.S. dollar falls along with the equity market
August 09, 2019 The U.S. dollar trades flat this morning, despite key drivers from Europe, Australia, and China
August 08, 2019 The Greenback remains firm following lower unemployment insurance claims
August 06, 2019 The Greenback bounces sharply following China's Yuan official fixing by the PBOC
August 02, 2019 The Greenback loses strength despite labor data meeting expectations
July 30, 2019 First rate cut in over a decade anticipated for the Greenback
July 30, 2019 The Greenback soars to a 27-month high
July 29, 2019 Central Banks are the Focus this Week
July 26, 2019 The Greenback is headed for its best week in two months
July 25, 2019 The Greenback weakens despite an expected dovish position from the ECB
July 24, 2019 The Greenback trades flat amid weak PMI numbers in the US and Europe
July 23, 2019 The Greenback rises waiting for the ECB decision this Thursday
July 22, 2019 The Greenback trades higher following Chinese positive actions
July 19, 2019 The US dollar bounces as we await more data releases
July 17, 2019 The Greenback finds support on domestic data
July 16, 2019 US and China Trade Talks Improving?
July 15, 2019 The Greenback bounces back after a losing week propelled by dovish Fed officials
July 12, 2019 The Greenback gets mixed messages from Fed officials
July 11, 2019 The Greenback loses ground after the first day of Powell’s congressional testimony
July 10, 2019 The Greenback slips ahead of Powell speech
July 09, 2019 The Greenback continues to strengthen, helped by fewer bets on deep US rate cuts
July 08, 2019 US Job Number Diminishes Interest Rate Cut Expectations from the Federal Reserve
July 05, 2019 US Job Growth May Cause the Fed to Pause on Interest Rate Cuts
July 02, 2019 WTI drops below $59
June 28, 2019 Market participants turn their attention to Osaka
June 27, 2019 Is a United States and China Trade Agreement Imminent?
June 24, 2019 US Dollar Index closed below its 200-day moving average
June 21, 2019 Weak economic data and negative views from asset managers continue hitting the Greenback
June 20, 2019 The Greenback gets clobbered after a strong dovish message from the Fed
June 19, 2019 The Greenback is stalled awaiting for the Fed announcement
June 18, 2019 The Greenback rises following Trump’s optimistic tweet
June 17, 2019 The Greenback falls slightly awaiting for the Fed this Wednesday
June 13, 2019 The Greenback is bouncing, ignoring weakening economic data
June 12, 2019 The US dollar index is increasing 0.05 percent following in line inflation numbers
June 11, 2019 The Greenback trades flat as we await consumer inflation numbers tomorrow
June 10, 2019 Greenback bounces back following weaker Chinese data
June 07, 2019 The Greenback falls after weaker employment numbers
June 06, 2019 The Greenback plunges due to a less pessimistic European Central Bank
June 05, 2019 Powell does not confirm a rate cut, but he is open to it
June 04, 2019 The Greenback plunges after dovish comments by Fed officials
May 31, 2019 The US dollar index plunges despite a pick-up in inflation numbers
May 30, 2019 The Greenback continues touching new highs after the Euro's weakness
May 29, 2019 The Greenback touches a 6-day high, acting as a haven
May 28, 2019 The Greenback gains strength following robust consumer confidence numbers
May 24, 2019 US Federal Reserve conscious surrounding trade tensions
May 23, 2019 The US dollar index jumped to new two-year highs
May 22, 2019 The Greenback trades flat as we await the FOMC meeting minutes
May 21, 2019 The US dollar gets a boost from Fed official's speeches
May 20, 2019 The Greenback retracts 0.1 percent after the tech war kicks off
May 17, 2019 The Greenback trades flat, abandoning its "safe haven" status
May 16, 2019 The Greenback trades slightly higher as the US-China trade dilemma continues
May 15, 2019 US dollar bounces following strong home sales and despite weaker retail sales
May 14, 2019 The US dollar increases with Trump’s optimism
May 13, 2019 US dollar plunges after Chinese retaliation
May 10, 2019 US raises tariffs on $200B worth of Chinese goods
May 09, 2019 US Dollar Index maintains levels as trade negotiations continue
May 08, 2019 US Dollar Holds Gains as Uncertainty Splinters US and China Trade Talks
May 07, 2019 Dollar higher as uncertainty escalates with US-China trade talks
May 06, 2019 Trump threatens to raise China tariffs before talks this week
May 01, 2019 Attention Turns to the FOMC Rate Statement Today
April 30, 2019 Market Participants focus on Central Bank policy meetings
April 29, 2019 Federal Reserve rate decision this Wednesday, a hold is expected.
April 29, 2019 Weekly market wrap-up
April 26, 2019 US GDP reported above expectations
April 25, 2019 The Greenback shoots to almost a two year high following robust economic data and favorable US equity markets
April 23, 2019 The US dollar rises after a weak Euro and strong positioning
April 22, 2019 Low volatility environment for the Greenback following positive and negative economic releases
April 18, 2019 US dollar strength is back after strong retail sales
April 17, 2019 The US dollar weakens following healthy Chinese economic data
April 16, 2019 The US dollar marginally rises after additional cash injection in China
April 15, 2019 Greenback trades in a narrow range following extremely quiet global equity markets
April 12, 2019 The US dollar falls after the release of Chinese trade data and positive credit growth
April 11, 2019 Unemployment insurance claims hit the lowest level in 50 years, pushing the US dollar higher
April 10, 2019 The US dollar increases after slightly higher inflation numbers and the gloomy economic tone in Europe set by the ECB
April 09, 2019 The Greenback weakens pending the release of CPI numbers and Fed minutes
April 08, 2019 Greenback falls following dovish signals from the White House
April 05, 2019 The Greenback continues to trade in a narrow range despite strong employment numbers
April 04, 2019 The US dollar bounces with weaker German manufacturing data and stronger American employment numbers
April 03, 2019 It's reckoning time for the US dollar; the Greenback is falling this morning
April 01, 2019 The US dollar reversed its uptrend following a more positive outlook on US-China trade negotiations
April 01, 2019 Weekly market wrap-up
March 29, 2019 Optimism around US-China trade talks move global markets higher
March 28, 2019 The US dollar makes a 17-day high amid the general dovish tone of G7 central banks
March 27, 2019 Kansas City Fed President Esther George, who is known to be “hawkish,” might provide some FX market volatility this afternoon
March 26, 2019 The US dollar continues bouncing despite the Fed’s 360 degree change last week
March 25, 2019 Negative sentiment in global markets consolidates US dollar gains
March 25, 2019 Weekly market wrap-up
March 22, 2019 A resurrection of the US dollar is underway
March 21, 2019 A dovish surprise by the Fed decreases the US Dollar
March 20, 2019 Market participants are awaiting the FOMC and its latest monetary policy declaration later today
March 19, 2019 USD is currently winning the race of the doves, and falling against major currencies
March 18, 2019 The US dollar weakens as optimism rises in the US-China trade deal
March 15, 2019 Trade issues weigh on US dollar price consolidation
March 14, 2019 US dollar increasing after a likely delay in the US-China trade deal
March 12, 2019 The CPI numbers do not help the US dollar regain strength
March 11, 2019 Powell continues with his dovish tone and the US dollar stops rising this week.
March 08, 2019 US dollar bouyed by Euro sell-off
March 07, 2019 ECB's dovish press conference causes USD to strengthen
March 06, 2019 A pause from US dollar appreciation following good manufacturing numbers in the US
March 05, 2019 The US dollar continues consolidating its gains while we await news from the US-China deal
March 04, 2019 US dollar rises despite President's latest tweets about the US dollar’s strength
March 04, 2019 US delays tariff increase on Chinese goods and May announce Brexit deadline delay.
March 01, 2019 US dollar gains momentum with better than expected output numbers
February 28, 2019 The US dollar erases early losses after negative catalysts in global geopolitics
February 27, 2019 Federal Reserve Chairman Powell signals patience on policy
February 26, 2019 As we await Powell’s speech before the Senate Banking Committee, the USD continues its slow drop
February 25, 2019 Dollar falls after US delays tariff increase on Chinese goods
February 25, 2019 US-China trade news
February 22, 2019 US dollar gets a break and increases for a second day
February 21, 2019 The US dollar falls for the sixth straight session
February 20, 2019 The US dollar weakness suggests market participants are expecting more dovishness in today's FOMC meeting
February 19, 2019 US-China trade talks restart and Trump threatens auto tariffs on European cars
February 18, 2019 RBNZ announcements and US-China talks
February 15, 2019 Dollar trades flat while awaiting more news about the US-China deal
February 14, 2019 A likely 60-day extension to the China tariff deadline and poor retail sales numbers see the US dollar decrease
February 13, 2019 The US dollar is trading higher this morning after stronger CPI numbers suggesting an increase in inflation
February 12, 2019 The US dollar falls this morning after an improvement in market sentiment
February 11, 2019 The US dollar will continue trading along with news from trade talks, Brexit, and corporate earnings
February 11, 2019 RBA, Trade war and Brexit
February 08, 2019 US equity markets' losses point to downside risk
February 07, 2019 US Dollar Index moves amid off-shore support for the Greenback
February 06, 2019 The greenback is somewhat elevated heading into Wednesday’s trading session on US trade optimism
February 05, 2019 The US dollar trades sideways heading into tonight’s State of the Union Address from President Trump
February 05, 2019 Dovish FOMC sparks USD sell off
February 04, 2019 US dollar remains flat despite US job growth surge on Friday
January 31, 2019 The Fed gave markets what they wanted to hear, and the US dollar suffered the consequences
January 30, 2019 The US dollar trades with little volatility in anticipation of the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting of the year
January 29, 2019 The US dollar remains unchanged in anticipation of Powell's policy statement tomorrow
January 28, 2019 US dollar unchanged as the US government reopens
January 25, 2019 Dollar erases most of yesterday's gains on talk of global slowdown
January 24, 2019 The US dollar advances as the Euro weakens, after a more dovish than expected European Central Bank
January 23, 2019 The US dollar decreases after the European Union seems likely to retaliate on cars and auto parts tariffs
January 22, 2019 The US dollar is acting as a haven amid less optimistic global economic growth expectations
January 22, 2019 Brexit and US-China trade war
January 18, 2019 US dollar trading flat after rumors of the US lifting China trade tariffs
January 17, 2019 The US dollar gains after news of waning optimism among U.S. businesses
January 16, 2019 The US dollar gains in a counter-trend price action despite weaker fundamentals
January 15, 2019 The US dollar loses some of its gains after lower than expected producer prices
January 15, 2019 U.S. CPI print, FOMC, ECB
January 14, 2019 US dollar trading flat after bad economic data in China
January 11, 2019 Dollar trades sideways amid positive US-China trade talks and Federal Reserve Remarks
January 10, 2019 The US dollar continues to bleed following additional comments from Fed officials
January 09, 2019 The US dollar erases some of its losses helped by weak European data
January 08, 2019 The US dollar bounces as we await more details from the trade talks with China
January 07, 2019 The US dollar continues to hit new lows following Powell’s comments
January 07, 2019 What we can learn from the first few trading days of 2019
January 04, 2019 The US dollar is boosted by strong employment numbers
January 03, 2019 The US dollar is awaiting headlines on the new congress
December 28, 2018 The US dollar weakness is pricing less aggressive Fed rate hikes in 2019
December 27, 2018 The US dollar continues trading within a tight range amid financial market volatility
December 24, 2018 The US dollar struggles to advance amid the US government shutdown
December 21, 2018 Weaker than expected economic numbers impact US dollar
December 20, 2018 The US dollar fell further and shrugged the Fed bias to continue hiking rates
December 19, 2018 The US dollar is pricing a “dovish hike” from the Federal Reserve
December 18, 2018 The 'fear' of interest rate hikes is weakening the US dollar
December 17, 2018 Dollar falls pending the federal reserve decision this Wednesday
December 17, 2018 US-China Trade concerns
December 14, 2018 The US dollar rises after a six-month high following better than expected retail sales
December 13, 2018 The US dollar rises after lower numbers in the unemployment claims and Mario Draghi’s speech at the ECB
December 12, 2018 The US dollar falls due to mute inflation numbers
December 11, 2018 The US dollar falls despite higher than expected numbers in the producer price index
December 10, 2018 The US dollar trades flat while awaiting consumer price data on Wednesday
December 10, 2018 The trade truce, Brexit and GDP read
December 07, 2018 The US dollar tumbles on weak economic data
December 06, 2018 The US dollar is waiting for economic data
December 05, 2018 US dollar trades without changes after a “risk off” environment in North America
December 04, 2018 The market sentiment towards the US dollar is changing following the trade truce
December 03, 2018 The global markets rally and risk assets bounce do not help the Greenback
December 03, 2018 Tensions escalate leading into G20 Summit
November 30, 2018 Mixed data in the US is not helping the US dollar to find a direction
November 29, 2018 The US dollar changes direction after Powell’s comments that it is moving too fast with rate increases
November 28, 2018 Low expectations for an agreement between Trump and Xi push dollar higher
November 27, 2018 Trump’s expectation to move ahead with China tariffs boosts the Greenback
November 26, 2018 The Greenback weakens amid positive reports for commodities and an improved mood in the markets
November 26, 2018 Brexit and Global equity markets
November 21, 2018 The US dollar is losing its shine after the mood improves in global equity markets
November 20, 2018 Worries in the equity and bond markets are pushing the US dollar higher
November 19, 2018 The US dollar continues to weaken after several Fed officials become less optimistic
November 16, 2018 The US dollar is losing momentum with Powell dripping some dovishness
November 15, 2018 The US dollar recovers some of its losses after good retail sales numbers
November 14, 2018 US consumer inflation matches the forecast and the US dollar is losing some strength
November 13, 2018 U.S – China trade optimism improves the market sentiment and makes the US dollar retract from 18-month high
November 12, 2018 US Midterm Election, RBA and FOMC Rate Announcements
November 09, 2018 The US dollar resumes its uptrend after the FED kept its key rate at 2.25%
November 08, 2018 The US dollar is waiting for the Federal Reserve announcement later today
November 07, 2018 The US dollar weakens as Trump faces a divided congress
November 06, 2018 The US dollar continues its decline ahead of the US midterm election
November 05, 2018 The US dollar is on hold waiting for midterm election results tomorrow
November 02, 2018 Market fears continue to disappear after Trump asks to draft a possible trade deal with China
November 01, 2018 The US dollar gives up gains after better economic news in the UK and Australia
October 31, 2018 Good fundamentals, bad fundamentals of the Pound, Euro and Aussie dollar helping the greenback rally
October 30, 2018 Trump predicts ‘great deal’ with China on trade
October 29, 2018 The United States Dollar Index is still trading towards a 10-week high
October 26, 2018 The U.S economy expanded at a 3.5 percent pace in the third quarter, better than expectations
October 25, 2018 The Dollar Index Moves Higher as Equities Fall and Global Growth Concerns
October 24, 2018 PMI Day, FOMC Member Speeches and The Beige Book all Today
October 23, 2018 The Greenback’s Biggest Event Risk is Q3 GDP Friday.
October 22, 2018 Greenback Primarily Unchanged from Its Currency Counterparts
October 21, 2018 FOMC & RBA Minutes, EU Leaders meet in Brussels
October 19, 2018 Existing Home Sales for the US are not Expected to Rise
October 18, 2018 FOMC Minutes Reveal All Members United on Neutral Policy.
October 17, 2018 FOMC Minutes Will Give Markets Their Next Direction on Greenback's
October 16, 2018 Number of job openings beats expectations
October 15, 2018 US Retail Sales Data Are Mixed
October 12, 2018 US Equities Point to a Higher Open
October 10, 2018 Higher Interest Rates, Trade Tensions, Cause the IMF to Lower Its Global Growth Forecast
October 09, 2018 Greenback’s Biggest Event Risk this Week is Thursday’s Consumer Price Index Figures.
October 07, 2018 RBA rates unchanged, Brexit deal "very close" and the new NAFTA comes to fruition
October 05, 2018 Employment Data Key Market Event Risk
October 04, 2018 Greenback Regaining Support After Hawkish Fed Comments
October 02, 2018 Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak on employment and inflation at 12:45PM EST
October 01, 2018 US, Mexico, Canada agreement has been announced and equities are supported
September 27, 2018 Market Reaction is Mixed as Participants Adjust to Yesterday’s Rate Hike from the FOMC
September 26, 2018 Interest Rate Decision Day in the US Today at 2PM EST
September 25, 2018 President Trump to Address the United Nations General Assembly this Morning
September 24, 2018 US Interest Rates are Expected to Rise this Wednesday after the FOMC Meetings
September 23, 2018 EU leaders meet in Salzburg, US-China Trade War continues
September 21, 2018 PMI Day and Quadruple Witching, What Does that Spell for the Market?
September 20, 2018 US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Levels not seen since 1969
September 19, 2018 New Round of Tariffs Implemented on China from the Trump Administration
September 18, 2018 China hits back with a 60bn tariff of their own
September 17, 2018 The USD is trading softer against its G10 counterparts
September 16, 2018 US PPI and CPI both miss the mark, UK GDP accelerates
September 14, 2018 USD finding support despite missing expectations
September 13, 2018 Optimism in US-China trade talks
September 12, 2018 Risk Appetite in Energy and Commodities Moves the Dollar Index Lower
September 11, 2018 NAFTA Talk Resume at 11:00 EST
September 10, 2018 The Dollar Index Pushes Higher on Risk Moves
September 09, 2018 RBA keeps rates on hold, trade concerns weigh on the Eurozone
September 07, 2018 Non-Farm Employment Figures Released Today
September 06, 2018 Employment Week Non-Farm Employment Figures Out Friday / ADP Today
September 05, 2018 NAFTA Trade Talks Resume in Washington
September 04, 2018 Greenback Gains as Emerging Market Concern Heighten
September 02, 2018 NAFTA negotiations, Australian leadership turmoil & Italian uncertainty
August 31, 2018 Greenback Rises as Risk Appetite Wanes
August 30, 2018 Dollar Index is Little Changed and Holding
August 29, 2018 US GDP Q2 Expected at 4% posts a 4.2% Growth Rate
August 28, 2018 US and Mexico Ink a Deal ask Canada to Join
August 27, 2018 Dollar Index Remains Firm in the Wake of a Dovish Fed
August 26, 2018 Trump comments on FED and Greece exits its bailout after 8 years
August 24, 2018 The USD is trading lower against its G10 counter parts today
August 23, 2018 FOMC Minutes has the Market Pricing in another Rate Hike from the Fed In December
August 22, 2018 FOMC Minutes Are Released at 2 PM Today
August 21, 2018 Trump not pleased with the lack of help from the Fed
August 20, 2018 FOMC Minutes Released this Week ahead of The Jackson Hole Symposium.
August 19, 2018 Contagion fears as Lira hits historic low
August 17, 2018 Greenback To Trade on Broader Market Sentiment as Fundamentals are Light
August 16, 2018 Focus Remains on Emerging Market Risk
August 15, 2018 Dollar Index Reaches 14-Month Highs
August 14, 2018 US Dollar Index at 14-Month Highs on Emerging Market Risks
August 13, 2018 USD hits fresh highs across most G10 currencies
August 12, 2018 Turkey rattles markets, US-China trade tensions continue and Canada / Saudi dispute continues...
August 10, 2018 President Trump doubles tariffs on Turkey
August 09, 2018 A Good Q2 Earning Season Lifts the S&P Back to All Time Highs
August 08, 2018 Germany and China Stand Against the US Lead Sanctions on Iran
August 07, 2018 US Sanctions on Iran Go into Effect Today
August 05, 2018 NAFTA back in the spotlight, BoE raises interest rates and the "trade war" continues...
August 03, 2018 Non-Farm Payrolls for July Miss Expectations, But Previous Months Revised Higher
August 02, 2018 Market Participants wait for US Non-Farm Payroll Numbers Out Tomorrow
August 01, 2018 The USD is trading modestly lower against most of its G10 counterparts
July 31, 2018 US Federal Reserve Begins Two Days of Meetings to set Monetary Policy
July 29, 2018 President Trump, EU President Juncker strike deal, NAFTA negotiations resurface
July 27, 2018 US Q2 GDP saw Growth of 4.1% inline with Expectations the Reading was the Fastest Pace Since 2014
July 26, 2018 Global Markets Signal Support of Juncker and Trump's Desire to Curb Trade Tensions
July 25, 2018 Trump and Junker Meeting in Washington to Discuss Tariffs
July 24, 2018 The US Dollars Remains Resilient Against Its G10 Counterparts
July 23, 2018 Global Trade Tensions Continue to Soften Markets
July 22, 2018 Australian jobs up by 50.9K, the show goes on for Theresa May and Fed Chairman Powell's hawkish address
July 20, 2018 The Market Direction Remains Fixated on Trade Tensions
July 19, 2018 Good Economic Fundamentals for the US Elevate the Dollar
July 18, 2018 Fed Chair Powell Back on Capitol Hill before the Fed Beige Book is Released at 2pm
July 17, 2018 Market Participants Turn Their Attention to Powell’s Testimony Over The Next Two Days
July 17, 2018 Market Participants Turn Their Attention to Powell’s Testimony Over The Next Two Days
July 15, 2018 UK politics see some tumultuous shifts, NATO and more tariffs
July 13, 2018 USD Firms into the End of the Week
July 12, 2018 US CPI Data to Release at 12:30 EST
July 11, 2018 USD Strengthens after Trump’s $200 Billion Trade Threat
July 10, 2018 USD Recovers from yesterday’s Losses
July 09, 2018 USD Softens Across the Board
July 05, 2018 Greenback Remains Soft Heading into Friday’s Tariff Imposition
July 03, 2018 USD Broadly Weaker Leading into July 4th Holiday
July 01, 2018 The trade war rhetoric continues
June 28, 2018 Greenback Gains as Risk Appetite Deteriorates
June 27, 2018 Elevated Tensions between China and the US Rattle Equities
June 26, 2018 Risk off as Trade Tensions Escalate
June 25, 2018 Greenback was Friday`s worst performer against is G10 counterparts
June 24, 2018 Trade tensions continue to dominate headlines
June 22, 2018 Greenback Mixed after Supreme Court Ruling
June 21, 2018 Greenback Strength Slows Against Its G10 Trading Peers
June 20, 2018 Trump Tariff’s Continue to Dominate Economic Headlines
June 19, 2018 Trump Asks for Trade Representatives to Discovery another $200B in Chinese Goods to Tariff
June 18, 2018 China response to Trump's tariffs with duties of their own on US goods
June 17, 2018 Trump and Kim Jong-un in Singapore, ECB tapers quantitative easing and tariffs in full swing
June 15, 2018 Tighten, Taper, and Unchanged are the Fed, ECB, and BOJ Respectively
June 14, 2018 Global Central Banks Remain The Focal Point For The Market
June 13, 2018 The FOMC Is Set To Raise Its Benchmark Rate Today
June 11, 2018 Global Markets will turn Attention to Central Bank Announcements
June 10, 2018 How will the markets react post G7?
June 08, 2018 Tensions will be running high at the G7 meetings this weekend
June 07, 2018 Global trade will be at the forefront of G7 leaders meeting this weekend
June 06, 2018 US not the only one imposing tariffs
June 05, 2018 US futures point to a soft open
June 04, 2018 Risk event this week is the G7 summit and Trump Tweets
June 03, 2018 Italian coalition formed, 'trade-war' tariffs enacted and North Korean official visits the US after nearly 20 years
June 01, 2018 US payroll higher than estimates
May 31, 2018 Jobs Report for the US due tomorrow, ADP yesterday signals a miss on estimates
May 30, 2018 Federal Reserve Beige Book today and a review of the Volcker rule
May 29, 2018 US Dollar Index hits fresh highs for 2018.
May 27, 2018 Geopolitical risks ripple through the markets
May 25, 2018 US Durable Goods miss as expected and Central Bankers are speaking
May 24, 2018 FOMC Minutes followed up by Fed speaker’s todays
May 23, 2018 FOMC Minutes are the focus of the market today
May 22, 2018 FOMC Minutes are the most significant Fundamental this week
May 21, 2018 US Dollar On A Tear As U.S. Puts Trade Wars With China “On Hold”
May 20, 2018 NAFTA deadline, US Treasury Yields rocket and political uncertainty in the EU continues
May 18, 2018 USD has a steady finish to the week
May 17, 2018 An Inverted Yield Curve a Major Concern for the Fed
May 16, 2018 US yields spiked to levels not seen since 2011
May 15, 2018 Empire State Manufacturing well above expectations
May 14, 2018 Geopolitical Risks are the focus for the Greenback
May 13, 2018 US exits the Iran Accord, Oil Spikes, NZ & UK interest rates on hold
May 11, 2018 US dollar index is down -0.14% for the week
May 10, 2018 USD weaker as US inflation softens
May 09, 2018 US President Trump withdraws from Iran Nuclear deal
May 08, 2018 The US dollar is continues to climb to 2018 higher against the euro.
May 07, 2018 USD best performing currency last week
May 06, 2018 A week jam-packed with top-tier economic releases!
May 04, 2018 Jobs day in the United States today
May 03, 2018 The FOMC as expected left interest rates unchanged yesterday
May 02, 2018 The FOMC is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged today
May 01, 2018 The Dollar Index continues to climb in this season of tightening
April 30, 2018 A very big week of US data ahead with ISM surveys and non-farm payrolls as well as the FOMC meeting. FX markets could be very volatile.
April 29, 2018 USD has a very good week. GBP plunges after poor GDP data. AUD and NZD finish up from their worst levels, EUR ends mixed after ECB meeting
April 27, 2018 Very weak UK GDP leads to sharp fall in GBP today. US numbers now keenly awaited
April 26, 2018 USD hits a 3 ½ month high. ECB Press Conference will drive EUR/USD today
April 25, 2018 USD remains firm as 10-year yields break above 3.0%. Stock markets lower again after Tuesday plunge
April 24, 2018 USD holding gains ahead of consumer confidence data
April 23, 2018 USD higher as 10-year bonds approach 3.0% yield. EUR lower after PMI data
April 22, 2018 USD ends the week on a high, GBP slumps, EUR dragged lower, NZD was the week’s worst whilst the AUD was torn between higher commodity prices and a weak labor report
April 20, 2018 USD at highest level in almost two weeks after bond yields jump
April 19, 2018 Stocks and US Dollar steady. GBP hit by soft retail sales, AUD boosted by commodity prices
April 18, 2018 USD higher ahead of Fed Beige Book. GBP plunges after very soft UK CPI data
April 17, 2018 Lots of Fed speakers today, as well as data on US industrial production. USD steady, but nervous
April 16, 2018 With lots of subjects to keep the President occupied, stocks open higher but USD lower in a week with a dozen Fed speeches scheduled
April 15, 2018 Equity markets end the week higher despite fears over trade, tariffs, China, Russia and Syria. USD is steady, CAD is the best performer and EUR the weakest.
April 13, 2018 It’s Friday the Thirteenth, what could possibly go wrong?
April 12, 2018 USD gets a lift after CPI figures and FOMC Minutes. Yet more soft economic numbers weigh on EUR
April 11, 2018 US stocks and Dollar both lower ahead of CPI data. EUR is strongest on the day so far
April 10, 2018 Chinese President Xi plays down trade war talk. US stocks rally sharply. USD a touch lower, GBP rallies on more rate hike talk
April 09, 2018 Markets awaiting next news on trade and tariffs. USD steady amidst more soft Eurozone data
April 08, 2018 A crazy, wild week in the stock market but currencies relatively stable as investors weight up trade, tariffs and the global economic outlook
April 06, 2018 US trade tariff threats and labor market report could make a very volatile day in stocks and FX
April 05, 2018 US trade figures will come under intense scrutiny today. USD opens towards top of recent range, GBP and EUR down slightly
April 04, 2018 US stocks tumble again as China retaliates on tariffs. With plenty of US economic data, a very volatile session lies ahead
April 03, 2018 US stock markets steady after Monday’s plunge. AUD and NZD rally but GBP and EUR slip after PMI surveys
April 02, 2018 USD opens a little softer ahead of today’s manufacturing PMI data.
April 01, 2018 US stocks suffer first quarterly loss in over two years but USD recovers a little this week. GBP hit by softer economic data, AUD and NZD end off their lows
March 30, 2018 It’s Good Friday, the last day of the week and first quarter. Happy Easter everyone.
March 29, 2018 It is the last trading day of the month and the quarter in many financial centers. It could be a volatile time in FX markets
March 28, 2018 36 hours until many markets close for Easter holidays. Time to check your FX needs as quarter-end approaches.
March 27, 2018 Just a few days to month-end, quarter-end Easter. US index lifts with softer than expected Eurozone data and GBP reversal
March 26, 2018 FOMC Member’s Speeches at the Forefront Today
March 25, 2018 There’s never a dull week with President Trump! Global equities tumble on trade war fears, dragging USD lower. GBP and CAD the best performers on the week, AUD and NZD recover after earlier falls.
March 23, 2018 Stock markets still nervous after a 3% drop Thursday. USD steady awaiting President Trump’s next move
March 22, 2018 USD steady after post-FOMC drop. Soft economic data weighs on EUR and AUD.
March 21, 2018 USD slips from recent highs ahead of FOMC announcements. GBP rallies after good earnings data but AUD and NZD continue to struggle
March 20, 2018 Stocks and USD steady after Monday’s tech plunge. Is all the good news now in the GBP? AUD and NZD both trading heavily.
March 19, 2018 FOMC expected to hike rates 25bp on Wednesday. USD firm as stocks fall but GBP is top performer on hopes for UK-EU Brexit deal
March 18, 2018 After a week of political drama in the United States, the USD index finished net unchanged. CAD was the worst performer after BoC Poloz speech whilst AUD/USD and NZD/USD both ended lower.
March 16, 2018 USD was Thursday’s top performer but has slipped a little this morning against GBP and EUR
March 15, 2018 US steady ahead of surveys on economic activity. EUR and GBP marginally lower in quiet trade.
March 14, 2018 After Tuesday’s drop, USD steadies ahead of retail sales data. EUR slips as ECB members warn of excessive volatility and trade tariffs.
March 13, 2018 US CPI expected at 2.1%, stocks and USD modestly higher. UK set to announce fresh economic forecasts
March 12, 2018 Tuesday’s US CPI figures will be the week’s most important numbers. US Dollar opens steady in a tight range
March 11, 2018 Another busy week! Trump’s tariffs initially hit stocks and USD but exemptions for Canada and Mexico raised hopes others might follow. ECB President Draghi was brilliant, the US jobs report was the best of all worlds and investors’ risk appetite ended the week very strong.
March 09, 2018 US jobs report holds key for stocks and the dollar. EUR is softer post-ECB, AUD and NZD steady.
March 08, 2018 Currencies quiet ahead of ECB Press Conference. USD is best performer but trading ranges are quite narrow
March 07, 2018 USD and stocks lower as Trump’s chief economic advisor quits. EUR/USD hits 2-week high, GBP weighed by EU Brexit talk
March 06, 2018 USD lower after big stock market rally. GBP and EUR rally despite Brexit and Italy concerns
March 05, 2018 Trump’s steel tariffs weigh on stocks. Italy elections depress EUR but good PMI data help lifts GBP
March 04, 2018 Another roller-coaster week! US stocks fall sharply after Fed Chair Powell signals more rate hikes and President Trump announces trade tariffs. USD rallies for 4 days before Friday’s drop. GBP hit by Brexit worries, AUD and NZD ease lower, CAD tumbles.
March 02, 2018 US stocks extend declines after tariff announcements. DJIA down 1400 points from Tuesday’s high. USD fails to benefit from lower stocks. EUR is top performer.
March 01, 2018 USD extends recent gains with EUR and GBP again losing support after PMI data. Second round of Powell testimony due this morning
February 28, 2018 USD holds onto Powell-led gains, opens at a more than 2-week high. GBP falls sharply on EU’s draft Brexit Treaty.
February 27, 2018 Fed Chair Powell monetary policy testimony due at 10am. Equity and currency markets steady with USD holding recent gains
February 26, 2018 Fed Chair Powell’s speech to set tone for markets on Tuesday. For now, it’s stocks up, USD down once more.
February 25, 2018 Another volatile week for equity markets but the USD finished higher. RBA signals no hurry to raise rates, ECB complains again about US currency talk, GBP lower on Brexit uncertainties.
February 23, 2018 US stocks fall sharply, helping US Dollar. GBP and EUR both lower on weaker economic data.
February 22, 2018 US stocks fall sharply, helping US Dollar. GBP and EUR both lower on weaker economic data.
February 21, 2018 Stocks lower, dollar higher ahead of FOMC Minutes. GBP is weakest major currency on UK Brexit concerns.
February 20, 2018 USD extends Monday’s gains as stock index futures fall. EUR lower on German politics, RBA Minutes contain no surprises for AUD.
February 19, 2018 Presidents Day holiday in the US, though futures markets show higher stocks. Currencies very quiet but USD holds on to Friday’s gains.
February 18, 2018 USD index hits a fresh 3-year low as stock markets have biggest one-week rise since December 2011. Higher bond yields offer USD no support as sentiment turns increasingly negative.
February 16, 2018 USD hits fresh 3 year low overnight before modest recovery. Stocks calm as 10-year bonds hit 2.90%.
February 15, 2018 USD index at lowest in almost 2 weeks even with 10-year bond yields at 2.93%. EUR and GBP continue to recover, stock market called 200 points higher.
February 15, 2018 USD index at lowest in almost 2 weeks even with 10-year bond yields at 2.93%. EUR and GBP continue to recover, stock market called 200 points higher.
February 13, 2018 Stock markets nervous, USD lower ahead of Wednesday’s CPI. GBP is top performer after UK CPI data
February 12, 2018 USD index a few-tenths lower as global stock markets rally. NFIB survey and CPI will be closely watched for inflation clues.
February 11, 2018 Two 1,000-point drops for the US stock market push the USD index to 2-week highs. RBA and RBNZ in no rush to raise rates. BoE signaled hikes to come but UK politics weighs on GBP.
February 09, 2018 Equity index futures remain hugely volatile. USD index holds above 90, GBP and EUR both lower
February 08, 2018 Equity markets remain very volatile but USD is at a 2-week high. EUR/USD lower on profit-taking, GBP awaits new Bank of England economic forecasts.
February 07, 2018 Volatility remains elevated in equities but FX markets quite steady. USD a touch higher with domestic politics weighing on both GBP and EUR
February 06, 2018 All eyes on US stock markets after Monday’s plunge. EUR holding up against USD, GBP breaking lower on UK politics. RBA largely silent on AUD.
February 05, 2018 USD trying to hold Friday’s gains despite further stock market wobble. EUR is the preferred safe haven. GBP hit by weak data and political nerves.
February 04, 2018 A wild finish to a crazy week with US 10y bond yields at 2.84% and a big fall in stocks after US earnings hit 2.9%. AUD was the worst performer, GBP’s strong run may have come to an end.
February 02, 2018 USD steadies as 10y bond yield hits 2.80%. Non-farm payrolls could trigger further volatility in stocks, bonds and FX markets.
February 01, 2018 USD steadies after FOMC. Focus now back on incoming economic data. EUR stronger after solid PMI surveys but AUD slips below 80 US cents
January 31, 2018 USD pressured by EUR rally after Eurozone CPI numbers. GBP volatile but lower as EU officials say no Brexit deal for financial services. NZD jumps after S&P ratings affirmation.
January 30, 2018 USD rally only lasted 48 hours, then turned lower with stocks ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union speech
January 29, 2018 USD stronger ahead of a very busy week with payrolls, an FOMC meeting and President Trump’s State of the Union speech
January 28, 2018 A war of words on currencies as ECB complains about US language. AUD outperforms NZD after soft Kiwi CPI. GBP/USD at fresh post-referendum high.
January 26, 2018 President Trump to speak in Davos. US GDP could be the third quarter of 3%; best performance in 13 years
January 25, 2018 US steadies after sharp January drop. President Trump arrives in Switzerland. ECB meeting today is key for EUR.
January 24, 2018 USD crashes to fresh 37-month low on US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin comments in Davos. GBP and EUR rise on strong data.
January 23, 2018 Tsunami warnings for West coast of North America after Alaska earthquake. USD gains after govt re-opens. Davos speeches now awaited.
January 22, 2018 USD gives back Friday’s gains as government shuts down. EUR awaits Thursday’s ECB meeting. GBP still the momentum play.
January 21, 2018 US stock markets reach record high, USD hits fresh 3-year low as government shuts down. AUD back at 80 cents, GBP/USD nears 1.40
January 19, 2018 USD lower on government shutdown fears; gets no support from higher bond yields. GBP and AUD make fresh 2018 highs
January 18, 2018 USD slipping despite higher bond yields. GBP and EUR both well bid in Europe. AUD firms after jobs report
January 17, 2018 USD spikes lower overnight but then reverses losses. GBP and EUR both lower after briefly hitting fresh 2018 highs
January 16, 2018 US Dollar steadies at lower levels as EUR and GBP slip from recent highs
January 14, 2018 A wild week in FX sees the USD slump to 3-year lows. ECB signals a shift in language around monetary policy, sending EUR soaring. GBP makes post-referendum high but AUD remarkable steady amidst global volatility.
January 12, 2018 US Dollar falls to test 2017 low ahead of CPI data. EUR and GBP both jump further after Thursday’s ECB bombshell.
January 12, 2018 US Dollar falls to test 2017 low ahead of CPI data. EUR and GBP both jump further after Thursday’s ECB bombshell.
January 11, 2018 US Dollar rallies after China calls bond buying story ‘fake news’. AUD rises after strong retail sales but GBP hits fresh 2018 low.
January 10, 2018 US Dollar tumbles on reports China may stop buying US bonds. EUR/USD regains 1.20 as AUD and NZD also rally.
January 09, 2018 US Dollar index at a 10-day high. EUR lower on German politics but NZD extends recent gains
January 08, 2018 US Dollar extends recent gains as EUR slips on German political worries. NZD is top performer overnight
January 07, 2018 Canadian Dollar surges after stunning labour market data. AUD and NZD rise against US Dollar as non-farm payrolls disappoint. Strong EU economy is offset by German political worries.
January 05, 2018 US Dollar off its lows ahead of non-farm payrolls. EUR and GBP both below recent highs
January 04, 2018 US Dollar can’t sustain overnight gains. Solid China data push AUD and NZD higher. GBP and EUR recover after PMI’s.
January 03, 2018 US Dollar ekes out modest gains after 2 weeks of steady decline. ISM manufacturing and FOMC Minutes awaited.
January 02, 2018 US Dollar weakens further on first day of 2018 as EUR/USD hits 3-year high of 1.2070. AUD and NZD extend recent gains
December 31, 2017 US Dollar falls for a second consecutive week and is down 9% in 2017. AUD and NZD hit 2-month highs, but EUR and CAD are the best performers of this shorter holiday week.
December 29, 2017 US Dollar at a 14-week low and ends 2017 down 9%; its first annual loss since 2012
December 28, 2017 US Dollar falls to a 3-month low as AUD and NZD extend their recent gains. EUR/USD holding above 1.19 on bullish ECB Bulletin
December 27, 2017 US Dollar Index falls to 4-week low. AUD and NZD extend recent gains to 2-month highs; GBP and EUR both mixed.
December 26, 2017 Very quiet post-Christmas trade sees EUR weaken and USD gain. AUD and NZD largely sidelined
December 24, 2017 CAD beats AUD into top spot, USD has a poor week, GBP edges lower and EUR digests Catalonian election results.
December 22, 2017 Bitcoin plunges by $3000. US steady, EUR mixed after Catalonian elections, AUD nudges higher yet again
December 21, 2017 USD steady at lower levels. EUR awaits elections in Catalonia, NZD jumps on stronger GDP
December 20, 2017 USD still on the defensive despite higher stocks and bond yields. Australia’s official statisticians have some festive fun.
December 19, 2017 USD gives back most of Monday’s late rally. EUR higher after ifo Survey, AUD and NZD both doing well
December 18, 2017 USD slips back even as stocks hit all-time high. AUD and NZD well-bid, GBP and EUR reverse Friday’s late plunge.
December 17, 2017 NZD just edges past AUD into top spot; USD recovers as stock markets surge; GBP finished at the lows on renewed Brexit concerns.
December 15, 2017 USD still up on the week but hit by tax reform nerves. AUD and NZD extend gains as GBP slips.
December 14, 2017 USD steadies after sharp post-Fed drop as US stocks hit another record high.
December 13, 2017 USD slips after Alabama Senate election, NZD holds on to gains, AUD boosted by M&A activity
December 12, 2017 USD holding gains as stock market hits fresh highs; NZD extends Monday’s very strong run, GBP and EUR quiet ahead of BoE and ECB meetings
December 11, 2017 USD eases back after 5 straight gains; NZD soars on announcement of new RBNZ Governor
December 10, 2017 USD rises for five straight days. EUR gets no support from economic data. AUD and NZD both edge lower. GBP rallies then tumbles on Irish deal.
December 08, 2017 USD rises for 5th consecutive day ahead of non-farm payrolls.
December 07, 2017 USD at a one week high as EUR ignores more positive news; GBP quieter but lower again
December 06, 2017 USD nervously eyeing stock markets, AUD weaker after Q3 GDP, GBP still volatile on Brexit worries
December 05, 2017 USD tracking stock markets, AUD higher after RBA Statement, GBP still volatile
December 04, 2017 USD higher with stock markets, GBP reverses higher on talk of Brexit deal
December 03, 2017 What a week! Ups, downs and everything in between...
December 01, 2017 USD steady ahead of ISM manufacturing report
November 30, 2017 USD approaching end of a fairly steady month
November 29, 2017 USD steadies with stocks at all-time highs, GBP extends gains
November 28, 2017 USD regains Monday’s losses, Fed Powell’s Senate appearance awaited
November 27, 2017 USD again on the back foot; AUD and NZD recover
November 26, 2017 USD hits a 2-month low, EUR soars on strong data, AUD and NZD mixed
November 24, 2017 EUR rises on strong German data; USD lower
November 23, 2017 USD tumbles through key support on dovish Fed Minutes
November 22, 2017 USD softer but still above key support
November 21, 2017 USD flat, AUD and NZD higher after recent 2017 lows
November 20, 2017 EUR/USD choppy after German govt talks collapse
November 19, 2017 AUD has a poor week, NZD even worse
November 17, 2017 USD struggling despite stock market rally
November 16, 2017 USD tied to stock market and tax reform prospects
November 15, 2017 USD falls to 3-week low as stocks extend decline
November 14, 2017 USD edges lower with equity futures again in the red
November 13, 2017 USD steady but vulnerable
November 12, 2017 USD ends weak, AUD steady, GBP choppy
November 10, 2017 USD hit on tax reform fears
November 09, 2017 USD falls below technical support
November 08, 2017 Trump enjoys the sights in Beijing
November 07, 2017 Trump in South Korea; USD higher
November 06, 2017 Trump trip and tax reform
November 04, 2017 Wild ride for GBP crosses; RBA due this week
November 03, 2017 Tax reform and the USD
November 02, 2017 New Fed Chair announced
November 01, 2017 ISM manufacturing key for Fed and USD
October 31, 2017 Eurozone economic treats
October 30, 2017 FOMC Meeting and payrolls loom

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