U.S. Dollar Dominance Unleashed: Are You In or Out?

Geopolitical storms in Europe and Asia make the U.S. dollar a safe bet. But can you navigate the risks with inflation above 2% and a trade deficit looming? Dive into DXY or EUR/USD now!

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13 Oct, 2025
/ 18:05

Slovakia: Increasing Consolidation Fatigue Challenges Medium-term Fiscal Sustainability

Slovakia’s government is continuing its efforts to reduce the budget deficit despite sluggish growth. But the risk of missing targets amid worsening fiscal fatigue is rising.

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13 Oct, 2025
/ 16:29

The Weekend: Relief in Gaza as political crises rattle markets and send gold to new heights

Key moments from the last seven days, plus a glimpse at the week ahead.

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11 Oct, 2025
/ 12:57

The Bears Are in Control of the Euro. Make This 1 Trade Now.

December Euro curreny futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

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10 Oct, 2025
/ 13:47

The Big Dollar Short Is Turning Into a Pain Trade for Investors

The world’s primary reserve currency is around a two-month high even as the US government shutdown drags on, and traders in Asia and Europe say hedge funds are adding options bets that the rebound versus most major peers will extend into year-end. At the same time, comments from Federal Reserve officials urging caution around further interest-rate cuts have boosted the dollar’s appeal. The longer the strength persists, the more painful it is for those sticking with calls for the greenback to take another leg lower.

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10 Oct, 2025
/ 13:45

Goldman Sachs cuts euro banks to “underweight,” cites French fiscal strains

Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs downgraded euro investment-grade banks to “underweight” from “neutral,” saying the sector’s relative value has eroded and fiscal risks in France continue to weigh on performance.

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10 Oct, 2025
/ 09:40

Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.63% and posted a 2.25-month high. Higher bond yields on Thursday were supportive of the dollar, along with weakness in stocks, which sparked some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday on hawkish comments from Fed...

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09 Oct, 2025
/ 19:36

Dollar Adds to this Week's Rally on Higher Bond Yields and Weaker Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.21% and posted a new 1.75-month high. Political risks in France and Japan are undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. Higher bond yields today and weakness in stocks are also supporting the dollar. However, gains...

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09 Oct, 2025
/ 14:35

Options Traders Bet on Weaker Sterling Ahead of U.K. Budget

Sterling was weaker against the dollar and traders were increasingly betting on a weaker pound via the options market ahead of the November 26 U.K. autumn budget.

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09 Oct, 2025
/ 13:17

Hedge Funds Are Using Options to Bet on Year-End Dollar Gain

Bearish option trades on the euro versus the dollar expiring by December saw three times more trading volumes than bullish ones on Wednesday, data from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group show. “We have seen hedge funds looking for a tactical play in long dollars in the short term,” said Mukund Daga, global head of currency options at Barclays Bank Plc., referring to expiries before year-end. The euro is being weighed down by France’s political turmoil, the yen slumped on speculation Japan’s likely new leader may favor slower interest-rate hikes, while the bigger-than-expected rate cut in New Zealand dragged down the local currency on Wednesday.

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09 Oct, 2025
/ 09:42

The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.22% to 96.09

The euro falls 0.2% to $1.1633 after reaching a six-week low of $1.1605 earlier, LSEG data show. By that metric, a potential intervention threshold for the dollar versus the yen is near 154-155, he says.

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08 Oct, 2025
/ 21:25

Dollar Gains as the Euro and Yen Retreat

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday extended this week's rally and rose by +0.32% to a 1.75-month high. Political uncertainty in France and Japan is undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. The dollar added to its gains Wednesday afternoon due to the hawkish...

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08 Oct, 2025
/ 19:42

Dollar Hits Highest in Over Two Months

The dollar extended this week's gains, with concerns about the Bank of Japan and politics weighing on the yen and the euro, respectively. The WSJ Dollar Index hit its highest intraday level early Wednesday since Aug. 1, having risen for three consecutive days. The Japanese yen dropped 0.5% against the greenback as the prospect of a Bank of Japan interest-rate hike faded.

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08 Oct, 2025
/ 19:27

Dollar Rallies on Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today extended this week’s rally and is up by +0.22% at a 1.75-month high. Political uncertainty in France and Japan is undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. Strength in stocks today is reducing liquidity demand and limiting gains in...

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08 Oct, 2025
/ 14:41

Dollar Closes in on Two-Month High as Global Fiscal Woes Mount

After tumbling to the lowest since 2022 in September, the dollar has strengthened in recent days as a slew of worries abroad outweigh any negative impact from the US government shutdown. “Considering mounting concerns on fiscal sustainability in Japan and France, the market is now re-assessing their views on the US macro outlook,” said Eugenia Fabon Victorino, head of Asia strategy at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken. “Despite the ongoing US government shutdown, traders are ironically looking at the US as the least ugly situation.”

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08 Oct, 2025
/ 13:55

Gold Closes In on $4,000 as Investors Weigh US Shutdown, France

Spot gold pushed above $3,991 an ounce on Tuesday to touch a new record high while December futures in New York, the most active contract, surpassed $4,000 for the first time. In France, the resignation of Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister has thwarted attempts to rein in the largest fiscal deficit in the euro area. The political shakeups in France and Japan are adding to fiscal concerns and contributing to the rally in gold, Nicky Shiels, head of research and metals strategy at MKS Pamp SA, said in a note.

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07 Oct, 2025
/ 20:25

Dollar Rises on Hawkish Fed Comments and Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday extended Monday's gains and rose by +0.48% to a 1.5-week high. The dollar rallied on Tuesday following hawkish comments from the Fed. Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said the Fed needs to continue pressing against inflation that has remained stubbornly high, and...

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07 Oct, 2025
/ 19:33

Dollar Climbs on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) extended Monday’s gains and is up by +0.40% at a 1.5-week high. The dollar is climbing today on hawkish comments made by Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid on Monday evening, who said the Fed needs to continue pressing against inflation that has remained stubbornly...

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07 Oct, 2025
/ 14:32

Pound weakens as dollar strengthens amid political uncertainty

The pound dipped against the dollar on Tuesday morning, with sterling continuing to face pressure from a stronger greenback.

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07 Oct, 2025
/ 09:20

Global Markets Mixed as AI Deals, Fed Rate Cut Expectations Offset Political Uncertainty

U.S. stock futures were down a touch after tech deals helped push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new highs in the previous session.

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07 Oct, 2025
/ 08:33

Gold holds five-day rally amid bets on Fed interest rate cut and US shutdown

Gold prices steadied on Thursday after a five-day rally that saw it reach successive records.

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02 Oct, 2025
/ 10:34

Eurozone inflation hits 2% ECB target after June interest rate cut

Services inflation was estimated to be the biggest driver of price rises, clocking a 3.3% rise. Food, alcohol and tobacco prices also ticked up 3.1%.

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01 Jul, 2025
/ 09:34

The EUR/USD Paradox: A Strong Euro in a Weak Economy

The euro is on a tear. It’s climbed to its highest level since late 2021, brushing up against the $1.16 mark.

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27 Jun, 2025
/ 12:54

Challenges for the Pound After Inflation and GDP Edge Down

Despite a generally strong job report, the pound has held close to recent lows.

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24 Jan, 2025
/ 10:52

Sterling slumps to new low; gilt yields soar

Higher bond yields would usually support the country’s currency, but there are fears that the rising costs needed to support UK government debt could lead to further tax increases or spending cuts, hindering the chances of an economic recovery. Markets "continue to function in an orderly way" and movements in government borrowing costs were being driven by "a wide range of international and domestic factors," he added.

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09 Jan, 2025
/ 13:25

Further Losses for the Euro After the ECB Cuts Rates as Expected

Inflation below target suggests that the cycle of loosening will probably continue up to summer 2025.

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21 Oct, 2024
/ 13:00