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The dollar firmed on Monday, but it was still lower 

The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly against a basket of currencies at 93.339 on Monday, trading just above a two-year trough. It also traded at 105.75 against the Japanese Yen, soaring above the recent low of 104.17. But the dollar faced stiff resistance at 106.46. Even though the greenback tried to continue its rally, it struggled …

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

U.S. dollar struggled to continue rally Monday. Why’s that? 

The U.S. dollar tried to continue rallying on Monday, but it struggled after the longest losing streak in a decade. Recent declines left the greenback vulnerable. The market was also structurally short of dollars. On Friday, a better payroll report pushed Treasury yields higher into this week’s massive $112 billion debt sale. However, it still …

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Sterling declined on Thursday. What about Euro and Dollar?

Sterling declined on Thursday. What about Euro and Dollar?

The sterling lowered to $1.2557 on Thursday. Traders are waiting for a Bank of England meeting, which is scheduled this week. They expect policymakers to expand quantitative easing due to a struggling economy and rocky trade negotiations with the European Union. The British pound was little changed at 89.65 pence against the euro. The Bank …

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Safe-haven currencies in demand. What about Euro and Yuan?

Safe-haven currencies in demand. What about Euro and Yuan?

The U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen climbed up on Thursday as investors’ demand on safe-havens increased due to the new coronavirus outbreaks. The greenback traded at $1.1256 per euro after gaining 0.2% in the previous session. It also bought 0.9493 Swiss francs, holding onto a 0.3% gain on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the yen edged up …

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Japanese Yen soared on Friday. What about other currencies?

Japanese yen soared on Friday. What about other currencies?

The Japanese yen jumped against major currencies on Friday. Investors awaited U.S. President Donald Trump’s response to China’s passing of a national security law for Hong Kong. Uncertainty on FX markets caused a boost for safe-haven currencies. However, the U.S. dollar lowered by 0.4% against the Japanese currency, at 107.17 yen. Even though the situation …

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The Euro hit new high while the British pound declined

The Euro hit new high while the British pound declined

The Euro continued gaining on Friday, hitting a two-month high. It jumped up by 0.2% to $1.111, reaching its highest point since March 30. The common currency got a boost following the European Commission’s stimulus plan issued earlier this week. After the 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery fund fuelled optimism about the eurozone economy, the Euro …

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Euro and Yuan hit high; the Yen rose against the U.S. Dollar

Euro and Yuan hit high; the Yen rose against the U.S. Dollar

The euro gained significantly after bulls traded the U.S. dollar after the coronavirus spread in America. The currency was last up to $1.1158. Before that, it reached its two-month high on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the sterling lowered against the euro. It bought $1.2819. The euro was traded versus the sterling at 87.07 pence. This point is …

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Chinese Yuan Gains while the U.S. Dollar Continues Downfall

Chinese Yuan Gains while the U.S. Dollar Continues Downfall

The Chinese yuan hit a six-week high of 6.9288 per dollar in the onshore market. The currency managed to rise despite the bad data about China’s services sector. According to the new report, the sector dropped down to its weakest point in February. Such numbers are the result of coronavirus’ impact on the country’s economy. …

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Yuan Recedes ahead Phase One Trade Deal | WibestBroker

The Chinese yuan retreated after the US Treasury withdrew China’s currency manipulator label ahead of the phase one trade deal’s signing ceremony. The offshore yuan posted a five-month high of 6.8662 earlier in the session, before easing to trade at 6.8848 per dollar. The onshore yuan ended domestic trading at 6.8854 per dollar to record …

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Trade war is coming to an end

The “Phase one” trade deal and its influence on the economy

The trade war between the U.S. dates back to 2018. The dispute between the two largest economies in the world created many problems for the global economy. It is not surprising because, in the modern world, where everything is connected, it is hard to avoid serious issues. It is important to mention that distrust between …

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