Gold slips as dollar firms, US-Iran peace talks falter
- 13-Apr-2026
Gold prices slipped on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and renewed inflation concerns that clouded the outlook for future interest-rate cuts after U.S.-Iran peace talks collapsed over the weekend. Spot gold was down 0.8% at $4,711.24 per ounce as of 11:36 a.m. ET (1536 GMT), after hitting its lowest since April 7 earlier in […]
Trump signature to appear on US Dollar
- 27-Mar-2026
The first $100 bills with Trump's signature and that of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be printed in June, followed by other bills in subsequent months
Dollar gains on scepticism over Iran war de-escalation
- 26-Mar-2026
The dollar extended gains against major currencies on Wednesday, as traders focused on global inflation trends while sceptical of a near-term de-escalation in the Iran war. While reports said the U.S. sent a 15-point plan for discussion to Tehran, Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was making progress in talks […]
Dollar softens for second straight session ahead of major central bank decisions
- 18-Mar-2026
The U.S. dollar was softer against peer currencies for the second straight session on Tuesday, reflecting market positioning ahead of major central bank interest rate decisions this week. The dollar had reached a 10-month high as the Middle East conflict and rising oil prices prompted investors to seek safety in U.S. assets. The U.S. Federal […]
Dollar eases with oil on hopes of swift end to Iran war
- 10-Mar-2026
The dollar lost some of its safe-haven appeal on speculation that the war in the Middle East could prove limited on Tuesday, pulling down skyrocketing oil prices and boosting risk assets. At 157.73 yen and $1.1632 per euro , the greenback was firm in early Asia trade, but it has retreated from day-earlier highs after […]
Dollar, bonds, or gold – which is the safest haven to hold?
- 05-Mar-2026
Turmoil in the Middle East has sent investors scrambling for safety once more, reigniting a debate over which assets truly offer protection in times of stress. The choice is complicated, as traditional refuges behave unpredictably. Gold has swung sharply and the dollar – which has been out of favour in the past year – has […]
Dollar funding stress eases as Middle East conflict de-escalation hopes rise
- 05-Mar-2026
A gauge of dollar-funding stress eased on Wednesday amid rising hopes that the Middle East conflict may prove shorter lived than initially feared, a day after its sharpest move in six months following U.S. strikes on Iran. The one-year euro cross-currency basis swap rate, which measures the cost of swapping euro funding into dollars for […]
US Dollar pinned near four-year low after Trump comments
- 28-Jan-2026
The US Dollar (USD) steadied on Wednesday but was still set for its biggest weekly fall since April after U.S. President Donald Trump brushed off this month’s slide, prompting concern from European central bankers over the strength of the euro. Other currencies and gold have shot up in recent weeks as investors have grown more […]
Dollar gains against major currencies following U.S. jobs data
- 09-Jan-2026
NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Friday after data showed slower than expected U.S. jobs growth, suggesting the Federal Reserve could leave interest rates unchanged later this month. Financial markets had been bracing for a probable Supreme Court decision that could strike down President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But the court will not issue that ruling […]
US dollar edges higher after recent losses; sterling falls after GDP data
- 12-Dec-2025
The U.S. dollar drifted higher against major currencies on Friday after falling in recent sessions, but was still set for its third straight weekly drop amid the prospect of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve next year. Sterling also eased after data showed the UK economy unexpectedly shrank in the three months to October. […]