The Australian dollar fell below US$0.69 on Thursday, reaching its weakest level since late January as renewed US dollar strength and deteriorating domestic economic sentiment weighed on the currency. Expectations of a more aggressive Federal Reserve policy response following stronger-than-expected US inflation have increased pressure on the Aussie, while weakening Australian housing data and falling […]
The Indonesian rupiah remained under significant pressure on Thursday, trading near IDR 18,250 per US dollar and approaching its record low of IDR 18,279. Losses extended into a second consecutive session as a stronger US dollar, domestic political uncertainty and concerns over potential foreign capital outflows continued to weigh on sentiment. The US dollar has […]
The euro extended its decline below $1.115 on Wednesday, moving closer to its October multi-month lows as a stronger US dollar and growing expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening weighed on the single currency. Hotter-than-expected US inflation has reinforced expectations of another Federal Reserve interest-rate increase in December, with markets also considering the possibility of […]
Foreign exchange markets are showing mixed performance, with the South Korean won leading the latest currency gains at 0.68%, followed by the Mexican peso and Indian rupee. The dollar index has also advanced, gaining 0.16%, indicating that the US currency is strengthening against a number of major peers. On the losing side, the Norwegian krone […]
EUR/CAD inches higher after posting minor losses in the previous day, trading around 1.5840 during European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross holds ground following the release of final German inflation data. Final German Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data confirmed preliminary estimates of a 0.1% monthly contraction and 2.8% year-on-year growth in October. […]
The Euro (EUR) trades practically flat against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday, as the rebound in Oil prices is offsetting the positive risk sentiment. The EUR/GBP pair holds above the top of the previous trading range, at 0.8360 so far, but remains unable to find acceptance above 0.8370. Crude Oil prices have bounced up […]
The Indian Rupee (INR) continues to outperform the US Dollar (USD) on the back of significant inflow of foreign funds into the Indian stock market and a continued decline in oil prices. As of writing, the USD/INR pair posts a fresh five-month low near 93.70. FIIs buying remains significant in past trading days There has […]
USD/CHF extends its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 0.8260 during early European hours on Wednesday. The currency pair continues to appreciate as the US Dollar (USD) remains firm following the latest US inflation report. The data has reinforced market expectations for a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike in December, with the CME […]
The Euro (EUR) extends losses against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive day, on Wednesday, failing to find support in the final German inflation release. The EUR/USD trades at 1.1155, after retreating from session highs just above 1.1250 on Tuesday, although it remains within the previous range, above year-to-date lows at the 1.1110 area. […]
The Indonesian rupiah weakened beyond IDR 18,150 per US dollar on Wednesday, reversing recent gains as a stronger greenback, domestic political uncertainty and renewed concerns over foreign capital outflows weighed on the currency. The rupiah was among the weakest-performing currencies in the region, facing pressure from hotter-than-expected US inflation and growing expectations of further Federal […]