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U.S. dollar soared while Chinese Yuan declined on Wednesday

U.S. dollar soared while Chinese Yuan declined on Wednesday

The U.S. dollar climbed up on Wednesday after declining recently. Renewed protests in Hong Kong, along with worries about the U.S. response to China’s proposed security law, boosted safe-haven demand for the greenback. The dollar jumped to $1.2320 against the pound, rising from its lowest level in two weeks. It also traded at $1.0958 per …

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Several Asian currencies rallied due to riskier sentiment

Several Asian currencies rallied due to riskier sentiment

The Forex market rallied on Tuesday due to rising optimism about a global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the U.S. dollar fell, but riskier currencies surged forward. The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose by 0.3%. On Tuesday, the Aussie was steady at $0.6559 along with the kiwi at $0.6112. However, they …

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U.S. dollar declined. What about other currencies?

U.S. dollar declined. What about other currencies?

The dollar lowered on Tuesday despite concerns about Sino-U.S. tensions. Growing optimism about a global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic supported riskier currencies, causing the greenback’s fall. The U.S. currency was slightly softer against most Asian currencies. It changed insignificantly against a basket of currencies, trading at 99.692. On the other hand, the British pound …

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Safe-haven demand increased on Friday. U.S. dollar hits high.

Safe-haven demand increased on Friday. U.S. dollar soared

The safe-haven yen rallied on Friday, reaching 107.46 against the U.S. dollar. The Japanese currency also surged forward by 0.6% versus the Aussie and jumped up by 0.4% against the kiwi. The Bank of Japan released the details about a lending scheme for small-cap companies damaged from the coronavirus pandemic after an emergency meeting. So …

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EUR/USD - Ahead Of The US CPI Release, The Dollar Rises On High Yields

U.S. dollar hit high as the tensions with China escalated

The U.S. dollar gained against a basket of currencies on Friday. As the diplomatic tensions are rising between the United States and China, the demand for safe-haven currencies increased. China’s treatment of the former British colony of Hong Kong became another reason for the stressed relationship between the countries. U.S. President Donald Trump also blamed …

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U.S. dollar declined while riskier currencies hit high

U.S. dollar declined while riskier currencies hit high

The U.S. dollar plummeted on Thursday, while riskier currencies held gains. Traders shrugged off negative forecasts and rising Sino-U.S. tensions, hopeful about a fast recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk-sensitive Australian dollar managed to break free from two months of rangebound moves in bullish overnight trading. The Aussie hit a ten-week high of $0.6616. …

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U.S. dollar remains low. Risk aversion on FX markets

U.S. dollar remains low. Risk aversion on FX markets

The U.S. dollar still traded low, near to 99.225 points on Wednesday. The Euro’s gains caused the greenback’s drawback. Traders waited for the outcome of the Fed’s policy minutes from the last meeting, avoiding any sudden moves. Broader currency market volatility tumbled down to its lowest level in more than two months as well. Meanwhile, …

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Asian currencies hit high. What about the U.S. dollar?

Asian currencies hit high. What about the U.S. dollar?

Some Asian currencies rallied on Tuesday as risk-sentiment improved. The Australian dollar climbed up to $0.6530, close to a one-week high, and the New Zealand dollar rose by 0.25%, to $0.6054. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Deputy Governor, Geoff Bascand’s, announcement boosted the kiwi briefly. According to him, the central bank would re-evaluate its …

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Dollar and various factors

U.S. dollar rallied due to the promising news about vaccine

The dollar rebounded against major currencies on Tuesday as promising results from the trial for a vaccine for coronavirus improved sentiments in the market. Riskier assets, as well as currencies linked to commodities, rallied as well. This occurred most likely because of the oil price surge forward over the last few days. Junichi Ishikawa, the …

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The pound collapsed on Monday. What caused its decline?

The pound collapsed on Monday. What caused its decline?

The British pound hit an almost two-month low on Monday due to speculation about negative interest rates. After a week of deadlocks with the EU over a post-Brexit trade deal, the sterling traded by 0.1% to $1.2091 at last. On Saturday, the Bank of England’s chief economist considered negative interest rates, causing the currency’s further …

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The Dollar remains steady as U.S.-China tensions escalate

The Dollar remains steady as U.S.-China tensions escalate

The U.S. dollar was stable on Monday. This is despite concerns about global tensions with China overshadowing improving sentiment from easing restrictions. The currency firmed slightly against the Japanese yen, at 107.25 yen per Dollar, as Japan fell into recession. Against the majority of other Asian currencies, the greenback remained steady at 100.380 after hefty …

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