45 stories tagged #US dollar

  1. Dollar Strengthens as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
    finance

    Dollar Strengthens as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

    The US dollar rallied for a second session as military strikes and diplomatic uncertainty dampen hopes for a near-term nuclear deal with Iran.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. Dollar Hits Decade-High Bullish Bets, Creating Headwinds for Crypto
    finance

    Dollar Hits Decade-High Bullish Bets, Creating Headwinds for Crypto

    Speculative traders hold their most bullish dollar position since 2015 due to Middle East tensions, potentially pressuring risk assets like Bitcoin.

    6d ago 1 min read
  3. Gold Surges Past $4,100 as Weak June Jobs Data Slams Rate Hike Odds
    finance

    Gold Surges Past $4,100 as Weak June Jobs Data Slams Rate Hike Odds

    Gold prices climbed sharply after June's Nonfarm Payrolls missed forecasts by a wide margin, driving the market-implied probability of a July rate hike below 20%.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Yen Plunges to 40-Year Low, Reviving Intervention Concerns
    world

    Yen Plunges to 40-Year Low, Reviving Intervention Concerns

    The Japanese yen fell to 162.4 per dollar, its lowest since 1986, as a wide US-Japan interest rate gap and strong dollar pressure the currency.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Fed Chair Warsh Holds Rates Steady, Vows Price Stability
    finance

    Fed Chair Warsh Holds Rates Steady, Vows Price Stability

    New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh held interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% and pledged unwavering commitment to price stability, sparking a dollar rally and sharp declines in gold and Bitcoin.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. US Dollar Rebounds as Investors Revive Exceptionalism Trade
    finance

    US Dollar Rebounds as Investors Revive Exceptionalism Trade

    Speculators have flipped to net long dollar positions by May 2026, driven by AI growth and US economic resilience amid renewed foreign capital inflows.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. Dollar Slides to 10-Day Low Following US-Iran Peace Framework Agreement
    finance

    Dollar Slides to 10-Day Low Following US-Iran Peace Framework Agreement

    US dollar weakens as peace deal with Iran lowers oil prices and boosts risk assets. Markets await Strait of Hormuz reopening while Bank of Japan prepares for rate hike.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. China Upgrades Digital Yuan to Interest-Bearing System Challenging Dollar Dominance
    finance

    China Upgrades Digital Yuan to Interest-Bearing System Challenging Dollar Dominance

    The People's Bank of China transforms the e-CNY into an interest-bearing deposit system by 2026, aiming to bypass SWIFT and reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade.

    last mo. 2 min read