SINGAPORE – The U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday as global currency markets saw light trading ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, with investors shifting focus to 2026 when a series of U.S. interest rate cuts are expected. The euro climbed above $1.16, while the yen strengthened 0.4% to 155.87 per dollar. Read More: SBP releases latest […]
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Yen rises, Kiwi jumps as central banks signal policy shifts
SINGAPORE – The Japanese yen strengthened on Wednesday after reports suggested the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is preparing markets for a possible interest rate hike as early as next month. Meanwhile, the New Zealand dollar surged following hawkish signals from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Read More: Dollar rises as yen faces intervention According to sources familiar with […]
Dollar rises as yen faces intervention
SINGAPORE — The U.S. dollar is on track for its strongest weekly performance in over a month as investors bet the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates next month, following a mixed U.S. jobs report. The delayed September nonfarm payrolls showed employment growth accelerated, but the unemployment rate climbed to 4.4%, the highest in […]
Oil prices dip for third month
SINGAPORE – Oil prices edged lower on Friday, marking a third consecutive monthly decline, as a stronger U.S. dollar curbed investor appetite for commodities and growing global supply offset the impact of Western sanctions on Russian exports. Brent crude futures slipped 33 cents, or 0.51%, to $64.67 a barrel by 0027 GMT, while U.S. West […]
Dollar hits two-week high as global trade talks and Fed decision loom
TOKYO — The U.S. dollar climbed to its highest level in more than two weeks against the yen on Monday, kicking off a busy week dominated by high-stakes trade meetings and central bank decisions. The greenback rose 0.2% to 153.12 yen, its strongest since October 10, as investors braced for a packed agenda of global […]
Rouble rises slightly after Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, trading at 78.80 per dollar by 08:15 GMT. This marks a recovery from previous declines caused by Ukraine’s attacks on Russian air bases and uncertainties surrounding peace talks in Istanbul. The recent uptick follows a significant rally earlier in the year, where the rouble […]
Dollar steady as markets await key U.S. jobs and economic data
The U.S. dollar held firm on Monday as traders paused ahead of crucial economic data due this week. At 143.57 yen and $1.1360 per euro, the greenback has found temporary support despite a tough month. So far in April, the dollar has fallen over 4% against both the euro and yen, shaken by trade tensions […]