- November 22nd, 2024
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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