Global Currency Markets React to U.S. Tariffs and Economic Policies - 2025-03-27
Recent U.S. trade policies, including aggressive tariffs on auto imports, have introduced significant volatility in global currency markets, affecting major currencies such as the euro, British pound, and Japanese yen.
Will the US dollar remain strong?
The dollar has risen by nearly 20% against most currencies compared to this time last year.
Great News for Travelers to Europe this Summer - 2024-06-25
Stronger AUD, USD, and GBP Against the Euro due to surprise French elections.
US Dollar Hits 14-Month Low on Cooling US Inflation - 2023-07-17
USD sinks as global currency markets react to slowing US inflation, prompting a surge in other major currencies and a potential end to the Federal Reserve's tightening cycle.
April Outlook Clouded by Banking Uncertainty - 2023-04-07
April Forex Outlook: Banking Crises Cast Shadow Over Global Currency Markets
Fears of US Recession Shifts Currencies & Commodities - 2022-06-23
As we approach mid-year a shift has taken place in currency markets with the narrative less about interest rates hikes and more risk-off worries about a possible coming recession.
War and Inflation Powers US Dollar Strength - 2022-05-10
During periods of rising inflation a stronger currency benefits a country's economics as this makes imports cheaper.
Russian sanctions mount - US dollar gains - 2022-02-28
Any curbs to Russian access to its foreign reserves could present a bigger blow to the Russian economy than the impact of a ban on Swift.
Next Crises: China Property plus European Energy shake Currency Markets - 2021-09-24
Fears Chinese mega developer Evergrande’s collapse will spark a contagion event and the ongoing European gas crisis has hit confidence.
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SGD/MYR at 17-Month High; Ringgit Slumps on FTSE Index Deselection - 2019-04-18
What is arguably Southeast Asia’s most important exchange rate, Singapore dollar-Malaysian ringgit, leapt on Thursday to its highest level since November 2017, driven by FTSE Russell’s decision to reconsider Malaysia’s inclusion in an important bond index.
Brexit This Year Now a Toss-Up, Bookmakers Say; What Next for Pound? - 2019-04-14
With the chance of a 2019 Brexit now reduced to 50 percent, the pound’s value is likely to remain capped for the time being, most likely near US$1.34, experts say. On the downside, US$1.24 is likely should the latest Article 50 extension be used to hold a UK general election.
Bitcoin More Popular Than Visa, MasterCard for Large Payments; Recent Price Surge Only the Beginning (DataLight) - 2019-04-04
Research has highlighted the popularity of bitcoin for large payments, including those across borders. By transaction volume, bitcoin has nearly caught up with Mastercard and may in future overtake the market leader, Visa. In the markets, bitcoin’s sudden surge earlier this week is yet to be explained.
Benign Brexit Outcome Most Likely; Pound to Strengthen, Says Bank of America - 2019-03-26
Developments this week make a “benign Brexit outcome” the most probable and offer reason enough to be favouring British pound appreciation for the foreseeable future, analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch have said.