- December 22nd, 2024
The US dollar is heading for its most significant weekly decline in three months, as investors reevaluate the so-called "Trump trade" that has fueled its upward trajectory since the US presidential election. The greenback slipped by 0.2% on Friday, extending...
The yen soared to a six-week high on Friday, strengthening as much as 1% to 150 per dollar, fueled by unexpectedly robust inflation data in Tokyo. The surge bolstered market speculation of a potential interest rate hike by the Bank...
The Mexican peso gained ground Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump described a "wonderful conversation" with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, signaling potential cooperation on key bilateral issues. However, diverging statements on migration policy hinted at significant challenges ahead. The peso advanced...
The global financial markets reacted sharply after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to impose additional tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. In his latest posts on the Truth Social network, Trump detailed plans for a 10% tariff...
The U.S. dollar remained close to a 13-month high on Friday, reflecting growing investor speculation about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and ongoing uncertainty in Europe, which weighed on the euro. Meanwhile, bitcoin continued its ascent toward the psychologically...
In a significant shift, copper prices dropped below $9,000 per ton on the London Metal Exchange (LME) for the first time in two months, extending a recent downward trend. The fall, which has seen copper decline approximately 7% since last...
In financial markets on Wednesday, the U.S. dollar held close to a six-and-a-half-month peak against other major global currencies, buoyed by investors’ anticipation of the economic policies expected under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Bitcoin, meanwhile, maintained a strong position just...
Soros Fund Management, founded by billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, has announced plans to close its Hong Kong office, signaling a shift in its Asia-Pacific strategy. The decision is reportedly part of a larger administrative reorganization aimed at streamlining...
Asian Authorities Brace for Currency Turbulence as Election-Driven Dollar Surge Pressures Currencies
U.S. election uncertainty, several Asian countries have taken protective measures to stabilize their currencies as the dollar gains strength, putting pressure on currencies across the region. Central banks in countries such as Indonesia and China have already intervened to maintain...
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...
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