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The Independent UK · Sep 29

Dollar set for weekly gains as yields surge, Fed bets build

The dollar has achieved consecutive weekly gains for the first time in over three months, bolstered by rising Treasury yields. Anticipations of additional rate hikes from the Federal Reserve are enhancing the currency's strength against competitors like the euro and sterling. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen falters as market participants scrutinize…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Yen slumps to two-week low after BOJ rate hike underwhelms

The Japanese yen faced a sharp decline against the dollar in the aftermath of the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike. This decision, which did not sit well with two dissenting policymakers, has sparked skepticism about forthcoming monetary policy adjustments. On a different note, easing oil prices reflected diminished…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Dollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil

The dollar rose significantly on Wednesday due to climbing oil prices prompted by renewed conflicts in the Middle East, which rattled global markets. In addition, increasing Treasury yields fueled expectations of a potential rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Although recent economic reports underperformed, the market's outlook shifted positively towards…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Wall Street is bemused by Bessent's bond plan and an unwinding punt on the Japanese yen—he's hinting he knows something the markets don't

"What do I know that the market doesn’t know?"

Fortune · Aug 21

US dollar at 3-month low as Treasury moves to soothe bond jitters

The U.S. dollar weakened near three-month lows as Treasury bond buybacks calmed markets. Long-term Treasury yields retreated from recent nineteen-year highs after the Treasury's announcement. Federal Reserve meeting minutes revealed policymakers' concerns about persistent inflation and potential rate hikes. The Japanese yen found some relief from its recent sharp depreciation…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Dollar hugs three-month lows as Treasury seeks to sooth the bond market

On Thursday, the U.S. dollar faced notable declines, approaching its lowest point in three months. In a bid to stabilize the bond market, U.S. Treasury disclosed plans to double its buyback operations. Meanwhile, long-end Treasury yields fell from a nineteen-year peak. Meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve underscored concerns about…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Why the Aussie dollar is climbing back towards a 36-year high against the yen

The Australian dollar is once again climbing against the Japanese yen, back towards its highest level in decades. If you have an overseas holiday booked for Japan, you’re in luck. Your dollars will go significantly further.

The Conversation · Aug 11

US defends dollar as yen weakness threatens global currency order

The US treasury has stepped in to bolster the Japanese yen and several other currencies, signaling a potential decline of the dollar and hints of global economic turbulence. Historical patterns illustrate a downturn in imperial economic dominance. For India, navigating the complexities of changing global alliances and economic dependencies poses…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Yen finds footing after intervention, dollar near 6-week low on Mideast hopes

Currency markets took a breather as the Japanese yen gained traction, influenced by recent intervention measures. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index lingered near its six-week lows, buoyed by positive developments in the Middle East. Falling oil prices alleviated concerns about potential supply disruptions, leading traders to adjust risk premiums and…

The Economic Times · Aug 5