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US Dollar Index Recovers After Selloff as Middle East Tensions Rise
The U.S. Dollar Index edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, recovering from the previous day's sharp decline as escalating Middle East conflict boosted demand for the greenback.
Yen Softens After Fed Holds Rates, USD/JPY Nears 163.50
The Japanese Yen declined against the US Dollar in Asian trading on Thursday, with USD/JPY edging up to around 163.50 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled a hawkish stance.
New Zealand Dollar gains as ANZ Business Outlook Index surges in July
NZD/USD extended its winning streak to a third day, rising to around 0.5810 after the ANZ Business Outlook Index jumped in July, boosting the kiwi.
USD/CAD consolidates below 1.4050 as Mideast crisis supports oil
The USD/CAD pair is trading in a tight range below the mid-1.4000s during Asian hours on Thursday, holding near a one-week low as oil prices get a boost from Middle East tensions, supporting the Canadian dollar.
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Australian Dollar Gains Despite Cooling Domestic Inflation, Hawkish Fed Hold
AUD/USD edged up to around 0.6960 on Thursday despite softer Australian inflation, but a hawkish Federal Reserve rate pause may cap gains and put pressure on the pair.
PBOC Fixes Yuan Midpoint at 6.7892 per Dollar, Slight Firming
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7892, a marginal strengthening from the previous 6.7899 fix.
Pound Retreats from Weekly High as BoE, US Data in Focus
GBP/USD slipped during the Asian session after touching a weekly high on Tuesday, with traders eyeing Bank of England and upcoming US economic releases.
Euro Slips Toward 1.1450 on Hawkish Fed, Markets Eye GDP Data
The euro edged lower against the dollar in early Asian trade Thursday after a hawkish Federal Reserve hold, with traders awaiting key Eurozone and German growth figures.
GBP/JPY Bulls Reclaim 218.00 as RSI Improves
GBP/JPY rose above 218.00, gaining over 0.30%, as risk appetite improved following the Fed's decision. The pair trades near 218.50 after hitting a daily low.
Fed Holds Rate Steady, Yen Gets Brief Respite
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.50-3.75%, triggering short-covering in the Japanese yen and offering temporary relief from recent selling pressure.
Dollar Drops as Divided Fed Holds Rates Steady
The US Dollar weakened sharply after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in a split 9-3 decision, while oil prices jumped on rising Middle East tensions.
Silver Holds Firm as Dollar Slides Following Split Fed Decision
Silver prices remained elevated on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, a decision that surprisingly weakened the US dollar despite a spike in Treasury yields.
Investment Products Bring Clients to XTB, but CFDs Generate 96% of Trading Result
XTB's H1 2026 results show a record net profit of PLN 1.03 billion, with investment products accounting for 82.9% of new client first trades, yet CFDs still generate 96% of gross trading revenue.
Fed Holds Rates, Dollar Falls as Warsh Does Not Vote for Hike
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged in a 9-3 vote, defying a 30% probability of a hike. The dollar weakened after hawkish governor Kevin Warsh did not cast a dissenting vote for an increase.
NZD/USD Rebounds After Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
The New Zealand dollar recovered against the US dollar on Wednesday, trading near 0.5790 after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, prompting broad dollar weakness.
USD/JPY rebounds from post-Fed dip, hovers near 163.60
The dollar recovered against the yen after an initial bout of weakness following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates steady while signaling a hawkish stance.
Mexican Peso Slides vs Dollar as Gulf War Escalates, Fed Looms
The Mexican Peso weakened against the US Dollar on Wednesday as rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf dampened market sentiment. Traders also looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.
Bank of Canada publishes July meeting minutes as markets await Fed decision
The Bank of Canada released the internal deliberations behind its July interest rate hold, while the Canadian dollar remains sensitive to the impending Federal Reserve announcement.
Australian Dollar Slides on Soft Inflation, Yen Gains on Intervention Fears
The Australian dollar fell to around 113.60 against the yen after softer inflation data and intervention fears bolstered the Japanese currency.
Swiss Franc Extends Losing Streak vs Dollar as Fed Decision Looms
The Swiss franc weakened for an eighth consecutive session against the US dollar on Wednesday, with USD/CHF trading near its highest level in more than a year. Hawkish Federal Reserve expectations contrasted with a stable Swiss National Bank outlook, weighing on the franc.
USD May See Short-Lived Gains After Fed Decision Amid Goldilocks Jobs Data
The U.S. dollar could experience temporary upside following the Federal Reserve's policy decision, as the labor market shows a "goldilocks" state that doesn't force the central bank into an immediate rate hike.
Scotiabank Flags Downside Risk for Dollar Ahead of FOMC
Scotiabank strategists say the US dollar is narrowly mixed to softer heading into the FOMC meeting, with swaps markets pricing a modest probability of a rate hike.
BNY Sees Dollar Hedging Pressure as Global Portfolios Rebalance
BNY’s Geoff Yu reports that elevated USD exposure across global portfolios is generating rebalancing signals, recommending increased FX hedges rather than selling U.S. assets.