US Dollar - Chinese Yuan

Dollar Bond Spreads for Asia’s Top-Rated Issuers Narrow to Record Lows Amid Chinese Stimulus Push

In a remarkable financial shift, dollar bond spreads for Asia’s high-grade issuers have reached record lows, driven by aggressive monetary and fiscal measures by Chinese policymakers. The gap in yield premiums on Asian bonds has closed to 74.6 basis points...
Japanese Yen

Yen Stumbles as Japanese Political Landscape Shifts; Dollar Holds Steady Amid Economic Anticipation in U.S.

The Japanese yen lingered near a three-month low against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as Japan’s ruling coalition fell short of a parliamentary majority in weekend elections, stirring concerns about the country’s political and economic trajectory. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar,...
Asian Stock

Asian Markets Mixed; Dollar Nears 11-Week High Amid Strong U.S. Economic Data and Market Sentiment

The U.S. dollar hovered close to an 11-week high against major currencies on Friday, buoyed by robust economic data from the U.S. and growing speculation over a potential election victory for former president Donald Trump. While Asian stock markets reflected...
US dollar

Dollar Extends Gains Amid Asia Trading, Overshadowing China’s Weekend Stimulus Announcements

In early Monday trades in Asia, the U.S. dollar extended its recent gains, continuing a trend that has been largely driven by market skepticism about further aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and disappointment over China’s lackluster weekend stimulus...
Dollar-Euro

European Bonds Now Seen as Safer Bet Compared to US Treasuries

The US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen faces growing concerns as influential bond investor Bill Gross highlights an emerging risk to US Treasury securities: the November election. In recent interviews, Gross, the former chief investment officer of Pacific Investment Management Co...
Bitcoin, Gold, Dollar

The Dollar’s Vulnerability Exposed by Gold and Bitcoin Rallies

The price of gold has reached a peak at a time of maximum peril for the US dollar, causing new bouts of PTSD for the Asia region. The real problem is a trifecta of concerns that are moving to center...
US Dollar Chinese yuan

Russia’s Yuan Trade: Challenging Dollar’s Dominance

Russia's increasing use of the Yuan indicates a need for a diverse and adaptable approach to global finance. The yuan due to the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions may undermine the US dollar, according to the European Bank for...