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The dollar eased on Monday following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, which opens the door for another Democrat to challenge Donald Trump. Will Kamala Harris’ bid prove to be sufficient?

The Taiwanese dollar fell to its lowest level since May 2016, trading at 32.786 per dollar before settling at 32.762, down 0.5%. This decline was driven by a sell-off in chip stocks and concerns over a possible isolationist shift in U.S. policy if Donald Trump wins the presidency.

The GBPUSD pair reached a one-year high, driven by stable UK inflation and resilient wage growth, while the US dollar faces a challenging week.

AUD remains steady as mixed employment data clouds the outlook for a rate hike. Read how external factors and central bank actions influence trading opportunities.

Japan’s yen surged to a six-week high on Thursday, sparking rumours of official intervention. Learn how the dollar experienced broad losses as markets anticipate U.S. rate cuts in the near future.

Key points: The dollar experienced a mixed performance on Wednesday following a brief boost from better-than-expected U.S. retail sales data. Traders remained focused on the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts potentially as early as September. The New Zealand dollar (NZDUSD) rose as data revealed higher-than-expected non-tradable inflation in the second quarter, despite the headlineContinue Reading

Key points The Australian dollar climbed 0.2% to 106.98 yen, marking a rebound after four consecutive sessions of declines. This recovery came after suspected intervention from Tokyo last week, which disrupted the popular carry trade, where investors borrow in a low-interest currency like the yen to invest in higher-yielding assets. The intervention saw the AussieContinue Reading

The dollar index (DXY) last traded at 104.210 against a basket of major currencies. Despite the holiday in Japan halting cash U.S. Treasuries trading, the 10-year Treasury futures trended lower.

US dollar retreats as cooling inflation fuels rate cut speculation. Euro and pound surge while volatility spikes for yen. More about the market implications and forecasts.

Spot gold prices decreased by 0.2% to $2,407.29 per ounce as of 0049 GMT. Concurrently, U.S. gold futures saw a 0.4% decline to $2,411.20. Learn how the firming dollar, spurred by political uncertainties and an attack on U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, made gold more expensive for buyers holding other currencies.