The US dollar strengthens early Monday; retail sales and the FOMC's focus of the week on Wednesday The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Monday, as markets prepared for a busy week that included the release of…
Continue ReadingThe US dollar strengthens early Tuesday ahead of trade The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Tuesday ahead of the release of data on the April international trade gap and weekly Redbook US retail sales, but the…
Continue ReadingItaly's yields fall ahead of the ECB meeting, as markets increase their bets on ECB hikes. Benchmark Italian yields fell on Monday following news that the European Central Bank was planning a new bond-buying program to assist vulnerable economies, even…
Continue ReadingThe dollar rose after job growth in the United States exceeded expectations. The US dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Friday, as a better-than-expected US employment report pointed to a tight labor market, which could lead to…
Continue ReadingThe dollar is strengthening as inflation fears dampen risk sentiment. The US dollar rose across the board on Tuesday as Treasury yields rose and investors' risk appetite was dampened by concerns about a further acceleration in global inflation. The dollar…
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