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Risk-sensitive currencies fell. What about the U.S. dollar?

The risk-sensitive currencies, the Australian and New Zealand dollars among them, weakened on Wednesday, as the possibility of new coronavirus outbreaks dampened investors’ optimism. The Aussie stood at $0.6476 at last notice, after hitting Monday’s one-week high of $0.6562. Meanwhile, the New Zealand dollar dropped down by 0.6% to $0.6036. On the other hand, the …

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U.S. dollar weakens while traders await Powell's speech

U.S. dollar weakens while traders await Powell’s speech

The dollar was subdued against other currencies on Wednesday as traders awaited Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech. They speculated that the United States could one day adopt negative interest rates. The U.S. currency traded at 107.21 yen in Asian trade. So far, it changed insignificantly after slipping from Tuesday’s peak of 107.76, its highest …

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Euro sank on Monday. How about the safe-haven Swiss franc?

Euro sank on Monday. How about the safe-haven Swiss franc?

The euro fell slightly on Monday. It lowered by 0.1% versus the dollar at $1.0832 after falling in early London trading. As the countries are lifting lockdowns worldwide, traders moved from the safe-haven currencies. Therefore, the Swiss franc declined by around 0.1% at 1.05295 versus the euro. The New Zealand dollar also dropped by 0.2%. …

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Japanese Yen eased back while riskier currencies rallied

Japanese Yen eased back while riskier currencies rallied

The Japanese yen weakened on Monday. The risk appetite was boosted by more countries making moves to reopen their economies, causing yen’s fall, even though the coronavirus continues to spread. The safe-haven Japanese currency hit a 10-day low against the U.S. dollar, dropping more than 0.5%. Against a basket of currencies, the dollar climbed up …

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Chinese Yuan gained against U.S. dollar. What about Aussie?

Chinese Yuan gained against U.S. dollar. What about Aussie?

Chinese yuan increased by 0.1% to 7.087 against the U.S. dollar an offshore trading on Friday. U.S. and Chinese trade representatives discussed the phase one trade deal and came to an agreement, causing the yuan’s jump. The United States declared that both sides expect obligations to be met, while China agreed to improve the atmosphere …

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U.S. dollar lowered while Euro and Sterling soared on Friday

U.S. dollar lowered while Euro and Sterling soared on Friday

The U.S. currency struggled on Friday. The dollar’s index fell by 0.1% at 99.758 against a basket of six other major currencies. According to Ebrahim Rahbari, the chief G10 FX strategist at Citi, the possibility of negative interest rates is slightly bearish for the dollar, given limited market pricing to date, as well as ongoing …

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Japanese Yen fell due to an Optimistic Forecast about China

Japanese Yen fell due to an Optimistic Forecast about China

The Japanese yen declined slightly from a near seven-week high against the dollar on Thursday. Investors’ demand for the safe-haven yen reduced due to the optimistic reports about China. Chinese exports soared by 3.5% despite expectations of a 15.7% drop. As a result, the Chinese yuan and the Australian dollar rose. The Aussie gained 0.8% …

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Euro slightly recovered while Sterling hit high on Thursday

Euro slightly recovered while Sterling hit high on Thursday

The Euro climbed up slightly after three days of selling on Thursday. It rose to $1.0808, near to the week-and-a-half lows hit a day earlier around $1.0782. Euro has lost more than 1.5% this week. Traders are cautious as a German court ruling is scheduled this week. The European Central Bank’s stimulus scheme partially depends …

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Chinese Yuan and dollar

Chinese Yuan edged up, while the Euro collapsed on Wednesday

The Chinese yuan climbed up on Wednesday, after falling to a month-low 7.0885 per dollar. A few days ago, the U.S. President Donald Trump declared that China is guilty of the coronavirus outbreak. His comments included a threat of fresh tariffs on Chinese goods. Investors are awaiting a response from Beijing and avoiding sharp moves. …

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Japanese Yen skyrocketed against the U.S. dollar and Euro

Japanese Yen skyrocketed against the U.S. dollar and Euro

The Japanese yen hit a seven-week high against the U.S. dollar and a three-year peak against the Euro on Wednesday. Investors are concerned due to the court decision challenging German participation in Europe’s stimulus program. And the forecasts about the global recovery aren’t very hopeful either. Germany’s highest court gave the European Central Bank three …

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Oil-linked currencies rose on Tuesday. How did Yuan fare?

Oil-linked currencies rose on Tuesday. How did Yuan fare?

Oil linked currencies gained on Tuesday as the oil prices surged forward. The Australian dollar rose by more than 64 cents to $0.6454. The Reserve Bank of Australia left three-year government bond yields and its targets for the cash rate unchanged at 0.25%, further boosting the Aussie. The Norwegian crown soared as well, along with …

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U.S. dollar is still high. What about Euro and Chinese Yuan?

U.S. dollar is still high. What about Euro and Chinese Yuan?

The U.S. dollar continued rising on Tuesday due to the investors’ concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China. The dollar climbed up by 0.1% to 99.55 against a basket of its rival currencies. It was near an almost two-week high of 100.83 in late April. The greenback strengthened after U.S. President Donald …

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U.S. dollar hit high on Monday. What about the Euro and Yen?

The U.S. dollar rallied on Monday against most major currencies due to U.S. President Trump accusing China of spreading the virus. Concerned investors bought the dollar. The safe-haven Japanese yen was the only currency that rose versus the greenback, last trading up by 0.2% at 106.71. On the other hand, European currencies declined. The euro …

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