Tag Archives: Forex
US yields boost dollar, leaves yen struggling
Key points: The U.S. dollar saw a strong performance on Tuesday, supported by rising U.S. Treasury yields. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields surged by nearly 14 basis points to 4.479% overnight. Analysts attribute this move to expectations of former President Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency again, potentially leading to higher tariffs and increased government borrowing.Continue Reading
US dollar slips as inflation data points to rate cuts
Key points: This article is a follow up to: US dollar bullish in anticipation of the PCE inflation data release The US dollar index (Symbol: USDX) fell slightly after the latest inflation data suggested a decline in price pressures, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates this year. The personal consumptionContinue Reading