Forex
Investing.com — Most Asian currencies moved in a tight range on Friday, while the dollar steadied after a strong week as markets awaited more economic signals from key U.S. payrolls data due later in the day. The dollar was headed for a third straight positive week, tracking a bounce in…
Investing.com — Most Asian currencies moved little on Friday, while the dollar held on to recent gains as markets hunkered down before a string of central bank meetings this week, most notably the Federal Reserve. Signals on more policy support in China did little to aid weak sentiment, with uncertainty…
Investing.com – The U.S. dollar edged lower in early European hours Monday, but losses are minimal as traders await signals from a string of central bank meetings this week, with the Federal Reserve, in particular, in the spotlight. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the , which tracks the greenback against…
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -Hedge funds have ramped up their bearish dollar bets by more than $7 billion in a week, and are now sitting on their biggest net short dollar position in over two years. The move was largely down to shifts in net euro and yen…
By Laura Matthews New York (Reuters) – The dollar clung to gains against the euro on Monday after recent economic data showed a stronger U.S. economy and a slowing euro zone as traders look beyond a trio of central bank meetings this week for clues to the outlook for monetary…
By Hernan Nessi and Jorgelina do Rosario BUENOS AIRES/LONDON (Reuters) -Argentina on Monday set new weaker trade-related exchange rates while keeping the official peso rate stable, in a push to meet expectations in its $44 billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund while avoiding a politically costly devaluation. Corn exporters…
Investing.com — Most Asian currencies firmed on Tuesday, aided by a mix of dollar weakness and promises of more Chinese stimulus aided sentiment, with focus now turning to an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Weak U.S. data released overnight spurred more bets that the Federal Reserve will have limited headroom to…
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s major state-owned banks were seen selling U.S. dollars to buy yuan in both onshore and offshore spot markets in early Asian trade on Tuesday, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said, moves aimed at supporting the Chinese currency. China’s state banks usually trade on behalf…
Investing.com – The U.S. dollar edged lower Tuesday, amid caution ahead of the start of the two-day Federal Reserve policy meeting, while the Chinese yuan strengthened after Beijing pledged to step up policy support. At 03:20 ET (07:20 GMT), the , which tracks the greenback against a basket of six…
By Laura Matthews NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar was flat against a basket of its major peers on Tuesday, as investors hope a trio of central bank meetings this week will provide guidance on the outlook for monetary policy. Signs of an extremely resilient U.S. economy helped the currency…