The U.S. dollar is at its strongest in over two weeks on the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index as markets await resolution to a U.S. government shutdown now in day seven, with mixed signals from the White House and congressional Democrats on negotiations. Risk assets are subdued: equities are muted, the dollar is firmer versus majors, […]

The U.S. Dollar starts the week firm as markets balance a continued government shutdown with a tech-led rally fueled by an Advanced Micro Devices and OpenAI deal, which lifted AMD shares twenty-eight percent pre-market. Despite upbeat earnings and ongoing strength among the “Magnificent Seven,” analysts warn equity gains could cool, potentially stirring FX volatility.

The U.S. Dollar is softer as the government shutdown postpones Non‑Farm Payrolls, while equities rally on strong tech earnings despite policy uncertainty. Gold remains in demand, with global gold equities up sharply this year.

The U.S. Dollar is trading in a tight range while equities remain firm, driven by tech momentum. We cover the rising odds of a Fed 50-basis-point cut in Q4, oil prices moving lower near sixty-one dollars a barrel, a slightly softer Euro, and a rangebound Mexican Peso ahead of key data on Friday.

The U.S. Dollar weakened as labor market data showed a surprising contraction in private payrolls, raising the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Upcoming economic reports and the ongoing government shutdown could impact markets. The British Pound gained strength due to rising inflation and diverging central bank policies, while the Mexican Peso held steady after […]

Today, the US Dollar is trading cautiously due to potential government shutdown fears, while Gold has surged to new record highs, up 10% this month. Despite current sluggishness, the S&P 500 is set for its best September in 15 years. Key economic data, including JOLTS, ADP, and PMIs, are due this week. The Euro is […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading weakly as markets focus on labor data and the risk of a government shutdown, which could strain the economy and impact jobless claims. Non-Farm Payrolls on Friday is the key event, with speculation about its influence on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Inflation concerns are rising due to new tariffs, particularly […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading in tight ranges after a strong rally yesterday, driven by impressive economic growth data. New tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals (100 percent) and heavy-duty vehicles (25 percent) could impact equities, which fell yesterday. With GDP showing its fastest growth since Q3 2023 and inflation steady at 2.7 percent, the Fed may […]

The U.S. Dollar is rallying within familiar ranges, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data, including a 2.9 percent rise in Durable Goods Orders and a 3.8 percent GDP growth for Q2. However, concerns about inflation and pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates may limit further gains. The Japanese Yen has weakened by 2 percent […]

The U.S. Dollar is gaining strength, reaching its best levels since the start of the month, driven by investor demand for yield and speculation about further Federal Reserve rate cuts. Equities remain steady, with the S&P 500 Index marking 107 sessions without a significant drop. Key data releases tomorrow include Q2 GDP and Durable Goods […]