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Chinese Yuan, Euro and Sterling fell against the U.S. dollar

Chinese Yuan, Euro and Sterling fell against the U.S. dollar

The U.S. dollar jumped on Monday after the week of declines, rallying against the other major currencies. The authorities tightened lockdowns to fight the pandemic, and investors are bracing for the prolonged crisis. The dollar fell during the last week due to the several measures employed by central banks and governments, which strengthened the other …

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U.S. dollar is on the verge of the biggest weekly decline

U.S. dollar is on the verge of the biggest weekly decline

The U.S. dollar fell significantly during the last days. Trillions of dollars worth of stimulus efforts by the authorities and central banks helped ease massive sell-offs in global markets. However, today the greenback was on track for its biggest weekly decline in more than a decade. The U.S. currency hit high in March as the …

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Wibest – Grain Market: Soybeans

Soybean Prices Remain High, Despite an Increase of Supply

Soybean futures in Chicago show high volatility. In May soybean futures settled 5¼¢ lower at $8.81¼. In July soybean futures closed 2¾¢ higher at $8.84¾.l Diverse factors have influenced the soybean market. The main reason for the pressure of the prices is the coronavirus, which reduced demand from China. Now the outbreak is suspending ports …

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Dollar and other currencies

The Euro and Pound Skyrocketed. What About the U.S. Dollar?

The European currencies rallied in the recent trade after the U.S. dollar fell. The euro soared by 1% to $1.0834, recovering from a near three-year low of $1.0636 in the previous session. The British pound also rose by 0.9% to $1.1650 after falling to its 35-year low of $1.1413 last week. However, Asian currencies stay …

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Digital dollar and lawmakers

Digital Dollar as a Form to Support the U.S. Economy

Discussions regarding digital currencies and their role in the modern world started a long time ago. Central banks in several states in Europe and other parts of the globe are willing to learn more about this emerging technology. However, recently U.S. Congress members went one step further as they would like to introduce a digital …

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U.S. Dollar Fell After the Rally. What Caused its Downfall?

U.S. Dollar Fell After the Rally. What Caused its Downfall?

The dollar collapsed on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced new measures to supply precious liquidity into funding markets and sending risky currencies such as the Australian dollar soaring. The Fed made a declaration of unlimited quantitative easing and programs to support credit markets on Monday. The agency is trying to backstop an economy …

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Cryptocurrencies and stimulus package

Crypto: U.S. Lawmakers Want to Establish a Digital Dollar

People who are familiar with cryptocurrencies and crypto industry, in general, may find it hard to believe but U.S. lawmakers want to establish a digital dollar. Last year, Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg had to defend the digital currency project Libra. However, this time cryptocurrencies have the potential to gain recognition from the U.S. lawmakers at …

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U.S. Dollar Rose Against the European and Asian Currencies

U.S. Dollar Rose Against the European and Asian Currencies

The U.S. dollar skyrocketed against major European and Asian currencies on Monday, as well as many emerging market currencies. Yukio Ishizuki, the FX strategist at Daiwa Securities in Tokyo, noted that investors have moved from risk-off. However, they are now competing with each other for the safety of holding dollars in cash. According to Ishizuki, …

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investment - U.S. dollar rallies as investors try to get more cash

U.S. dollar rallies as investors try to get more cash

The U.S. dollar hit high against major currencies on Monday. Investors’ worries about tightening liquidity and recent declines in global stocks amidst the worsening coronavirus crisis accelerated their flight to cash. As a result, the U.S. currency soared against sterling toward its highest point since 1985, rising by 0.45% to $1.1671. It has also skyrocketed …

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European Currencies Gained Along with U.S. Dollar and Aussie

European Currencies Gained Along with U.S. Dollar and Aussie

The euro rose more than 1% to $1.0832 on Friday, after the volatile trading week. However, gauges of expected market swings for a month in the euro lowered a little. Currency swap spreads also eased where most of the funding pressure in dollar markets was evident. Stuart Oakley, a Singapore-based executive with Nomura, noted that …

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Euro Rose Against the U.S. Dollar; What About Sterling?

Euro Rose Against the U.S. Dollar; What About Sterling?

The euro rose briefly versus the dollar and the pound on Thursday. The currency began gaining after the European Central Bank announced a 750 billion euro asset-purchase program in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The sterling, on the other hand, plummeted near to its lowest point since at least 1985 against the U.S. dollar. The …

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