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The U.S. dollar rose while oil-linked currencies declined

The U.S. dollar rose while oil-linked currencies declined

The dollar surged forward on Tuesday against most major currencies due to its safe-haven status. There were several reasons for the U.S. currencies increase. Along with the coronavirus uncertainty, the news about the critical condition of North Korea’s dictator influenced currencies. The Japanese yen also soared, so much so, that the dollar dropped against it …

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Oil-linked currencies collapsed due to oil prices’ downfall

Oil-linked currencies collapsed due to oil prices’ downfall

Oil-linked currencies plummeted down on Tuesday. This was after the U.S. crude oil futures collapsed into negative territory for the first time on Monday. The Norwegian crown and the Canadian dollar suffered the most, along with the Swedish crown, which is very sensitive to global economic stability. The Norwegian crown fell by 0.7% at 10.51 …

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European currencies declined. What about the Yen and Aussie?

European currencies declined. What about the Yen and Aussie?

European currencies fell slightly on Monday as the investors bought the safe-haven U.S. dollar. The euro dropped down by 0.2% at $1.0858, and the pound declined to $1.2477. The dollar also strengthened against the Japanese yen by 0.2% to 107.77 yen. The U.S. state governors have argued with President Donald Trump over the coronavirus testing …

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The Dollar fell as Omicron left currency markets volatile

U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday. What about Euro and Yen?

The riskier currencies rallied during the last days. However, investors expect some dire news soon, which caused the dollar to strengthen once more against the other currencies. The governments around the globe are preparing for economic re-start, but traders fear that it will be a long and painful process. As a result, the risk-sensitive Australian …

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Aussie and New Zealand Dollar Fell. What About U.S. Dollar?

Aussie and New Zealand Dollar Fell. What About U.S. Dollar?

The Australian dollar lowered by 0.4% to $0.6293 on Thursday, reversing earlier gains. The New Zealand dollar also fell by 0.6% to $0.5961 after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr said that they still contemplated negative interest rates. The oil prices collapsed, and oil-producing countries’ currencies fell along with it. The Canadian …

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U.S. dollar recovered on Wednesday due to safe-haven status

U.S. dollar recovered on Wednesday due to safe-haven status

The U.S. dollar rebounded later on Wednesday due to the growing concerns that the damage to the global economy from the pandemic will be longer than anticipated. As a result, the safe-haven greenback strengthened. The dollar recovered from early lows hit in Asian trading. It climbed up 0.5% at 99.40 against a basket of other …

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The U.S. dollar declined. What about the Chinese Yuan?

The U.S. dollar declined. What about the Chinese Yuan?

The U.S. currency fell on Wednesday as the investors cautiously moved onto riskier currencies. The dollar has been under pressure since the Federal Reserve executed heavy measures to boost its supply. The greenback fell by 0.16% to 107.05 yen, and it has lowered to $1.0994 per euro for a short period. However, the dollar managed …

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Asian currencies have declined. What about the U.S. dollar?

Asian currencies have declined. What about the U.S. dollar?

Pressure on the Chinese yuan eased after the People’s Bank of China cut the interest rate on its medium-term funding for financial institutions to a record low. The yuan fell to 7.0560 per dollar in the onshore market. The analysts expect that China’s central bank will lower the country’s benchmark loan prime rate to bring …

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euro and European currencies

European currencies edged up while the U.S. dollar declined

European currencies rose on Tuesday. The euro climbed up by 0.2% to $1.0932. The Sterling also surged forward by 0.5%, reaching $1.2575, its highest point since March 13. The pound had been closely linked to the performance of the equity market during the previous weeks. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen rose by 0.1% against the greenback …

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The U.S. dollar fell due to good Chinese economic data

The U.S. dollar fell due to good Chinese economic data

The U.S. dollar declined on Tuesday due to new financial data from China, which proved much better than investors expected. It seems the country is rebounding rapidly after the coronavirus pandemic passed its peak in China. The country’s March exports decreased by 6.6% from a year earlier, while the forecast was a 14% drop. Meanwhile, …

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The U.S. dollar gained against commodity currencies

The U.S. dollar gained against commodity currencies

The commodity currencies declined against their safe-haven rivals such as the U.S. dollar and the yen on Monday. The Australian dollar fell by 0.17% to $0.6338, pulling back from a four-week high. Meanwhile, the New Zealand dollar declined by 0.21% to $0.6072. The record output cut agreed by OPEC, as well as other oil-producing nations, …

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Pound rose against U.S. dollar and euro. What about Aussie?

Pound rose against U.S. dollar and euro. What about Aussie?

Major currencies fluctuated during Friday’s trading session. The pound rose against the U.S. dollar and the euro. It held steady at $1.2465 on Friday, heading for a 1.6% gain this week. The sterling strengthened after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson left intensive care following his hospitalization for coronavirus symptoms. Meanwhile, an agreement between Saudi Arabia and …

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The U.S. dollar wavered on Friday while the Pound strengthened

U.S. dollar wavered on Friday while the Pound strengthened

The U.S. dollar was on track for a weekly loss on Friday’s trading due to the Fed’s new program. U.S. Federal Reserve announced its massive lending scheme to help small companies. Signs of a slowdown in coronavirus infections also reduced safe-haven demand and weakened the dollar. The Fed issued a $2.3 trillion program to offer …

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