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Dollar Moves Higher as US Ramps Up Pressure on Iran

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.22% on Monday. The dollar gained on Monday on safe-haven demand after US Treasury Secretary Bessent unveiled US plans to isolate Iran’s economy. The weakness in stocks on Monday also boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar were limited by...

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Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.17% today. The weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today’s report on the July Chicago Fed national activity index was stronger than expected, supportive of the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited by today’s...

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Scott Bessent and the bond market: a pointless intervention

The Treasury Secretary might win points with his boss, President Trump,but he will earn no points from the bond vigilantes.

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Dollar Ends Little Changed as Stocks Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.02% on Friday, holding just above Thursday’s 3.25-month low. Strength in stocks on Friday reduced demand for dollar liquidity. The dollar is still weighed down by negative carryover from Wednesday, when the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of...

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Dollar Little Changed as Stocks Climb and Crude Oil Stabilizes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.03% today, holding just above Thursday’s 3.25-month low. Strength in stocks today has reduced demand for dollar liquidity. The dollar is still weighed down by negative carryover from Wednesday, when the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of...

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Stock Index Futures Climb as Bond Yields Stabilize, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.33%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.62% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s selloff on Wall Street as bond yields showed tentative signs of stabilization.

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Global Market: BOJ's July 2027 meeting could shape Japan's rate path

The Bank of Japan’s July 2027 policy meeting is drawing attention after being scheduled for July 21-22, allowing hawkish board members Naoki Tamura and Hajime Takata to vote just before their terms expire on July 23. The timing could prove important for the BOJ’s rate-hike path as inflation pressures persist…

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Global Market: Japan core inflation accelerates in July, strengthening case for BOJ rate hike

Japan’s core inflation rose to 1.8% in July from 1.6% in June, in line with market expectations, strengthening bets that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates at its September meeting. However, inflation remained below the BOJ’s 2% target for a seventh straight month, partly due to government fuel…

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Dollar Recovers Early Losses on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 3-month low on Thursday and finished up +0.08%. Short covering emerged in the dollar on Thursday amid better-than-expected US economic news, including weekly jobless claims, the Aug Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey, and July leading indicators. Also, Thursday’s +2% jump in WTI...

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Dollar Rebounds on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 3-month low today and is up +0.05%. Short covering emerged in the dollar today on better-than-expected US economic news, including weekly jobless claims, the Aug Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey, and July leading indicators. Also, today’s +2% jump in WTI crude oil...

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Dollar Tumbles and Gold Prices Jump as US Treasury Boosts Liquidity

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-month low on Wednesday and finished down by -0.80%. The dollar retreated on Wednesday after the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of long-dated bonds. Lower T-note yields on Wednesday also weakened the dollar‘s interest rate differentials. The...

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Dollar Slumps and Gold Rallies as US Treasury Ramps Up Buybacks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-month low today and is down by -0.76%. The dollar retreated today after the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of long-dated bonds. Lower T-note yields today have also weakened the dollar‘s interest rate differentials. The US Treasury...

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Dollar Edges Higher as Stocks Slide

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.10% on Tuesday. The weakness in stocks on Tuesday increased demand for dollar liquidity. Also, Tuesday’s rally in WTI crude oil to a 3-week high boosted inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a positive factor for the dollar....

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Japan’s yen lesson for India: Don’t fight the currency market

India should focus on economic fundamentals and allow the rupee to be largely market-driven. The RBI has some flexibility during a financial crisis because India does not have full capital account convertibility, allowing authorities to restrict large capital outflows if required.

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Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Rising Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.04% today. The weakness in stocks today has increased demand for dollar liquidity. Also, today’s rally in WTI crude oil to a 3-week high is boosting inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a positive factor for the...

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Global Market: Japan’s 10-year JGB yield hits three-decade high on BOJ rate hike bets

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996, driven by rising global bond yields, renewed inflation concerns and growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike as early as September. The move highlights increasing pressure on Japan’s bond market as investors reassess the outlook for…

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Reduced Fed Rate Hike Expectations Undercut the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 2.25-month low on Monday and finished down -0.04%. The dollar extended last week’s losses on Monday after a raft of weaker-than-expected US economic news dialed back expectations of tighter Fed policy. The chance of a Fed rate hike next month has dropped...

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Dollar Slips on Dialed-Back Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 2.25-month low today and is down by -0.18%. The dollar extended last week’s losses today after a raft of weaker-than-expected US economic news dialed back expectations of tighter Fed policy. The chance of a Fed rate hike next month has dropped to...

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Global market: Japan Q2 GDP misses estimates, but BOJ rate hike bets remain intact

Japan’s second-quarter economic growth missed expectations as weaker household consumption and business investment offset resilient exports. Despite the softer GDP reading, economists expect the Bank of Japan to retain the option of another rate hike, although persistent weakness in domestic demand could encourage a more cautious approach.

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Dollar Falls on Weak US Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.41% as the weak US retail sales and consumer sentiment reports reduced the odds of a September Fed rate hike to 29% from 35% on Thursday. The dollar was also undercut by today’s -1.3 bp drop in the 2-year T-note yield, although the...

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Global Market | Bank of Japan could raise rates in September, eye faster hikes: Reports

The Bank of Japan is contemplating a potential increase in interest rates, likely as soon as September. This decision stems from concerns regarding inflation driven by global factors and a depreciating yen. Policymakers may also expedite future rate hikes, indicating heightened apprehensions about inflation surpassing the central bank's targeted goals,…

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Japan's Former Currency Diplomat Says the Yen Is 'Clearly Too Weak,' Warns More Intervention From Tokyo and Washington Could Come 'at Any Time'

Japan and the U.S. could step in to support the yen again “at any time,” according to Mitsuhiro Furusawa, Tokyo’s former top currency diplomat, who also said the Bank of Japan should signal faster interest rate hikes to stem the currency’s decline.

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Global Market: Japan’s yen intervention puts BOJ in spotlight over rate hike path

Japan’s coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. and South Korea has heightened expectations of faster Bank of Japan rate hikes. Markets now price a 76% chance of a September hike, up sharply from 24%. With the yen weakening after initial gains, policymakers face pressure to tighten policy and reinforce currency…

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Yen's slide to weekly loss prompts bets for another intervention

The Japanese yen is facing its steepest drop in three months, prompting traders to expect more government action to support its value. Key to this situation is the Bank of Japan's position on interest rates, which directly impacts yen stability. Additionally, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle…

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Dollar Ends Little Changed Despite Dovish US PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday ended the day little changed despite downward pressure from the dovish US PPI report, which lowered the odds of a Fed rate hike in September to 35% from 40% on Wednesday. In addition, the 10-year T-note yield fell -5 bp, undercutting the dollar's...

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