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BRICS Trade Payments and How Existing Systems Are Addressing Delays

Facebook LinkedIn Cross-border payments for trade between BRICS nations face ongoing challenges, but no new payment system is currently planned, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He stated that the existing infrastructure is adequate for handling transactions among BRICS members, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Payment delays, especially with key trade partners […]

Asian Currencies Stabilize Amid Dollar Strength and Risk Aversion

Facebook LinkedIn Asian Currencies Stabilize Amid Dollar Strength and Risk Aversion Most Asian currencies showed signs of stabilization on Thursday after recent losses, with the Japanese yen hovering near three-month lows. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar remained strong, supported by expectations of slower interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Regional currencies faced pressure due to […]

U.S. Dollar Reaches New High on Economic Data

Facebook LinkedIn U.S. Dollar Surges to 2.5-Month High as Interest Rate Speculation and Political Uncertainty Rise The U.S. dollar climbed to a 2.5-month peak on Wednesday as investor sentiment shifted towards a slower pace of interest rate cuts, fueled by robust economic data and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Yen Weakens as Dollar Strengthens and […]

Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Since July

Facebook LinkedIn Japanese Yen Hits Lowest Level Since July as U.S. Dollar Gains Amid Fed and BoJ Policy Uncertainty The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggled to maintain its modest intraday gains, dropping to its lowest level since late July against the U.S. Dollar (USD) during Tuesday’s Asian session. Growing market expectations that the Bank of Japan […]

Impact of the U.S. Election and Interest Rates on Bitcoin and Global Currency Markets

Facebook LinkedIn Bitcoin Hits Three-Month High as U.S. Election Nears, Dollar Gains In early Monday trading, Bitcoin surged to a three-month high, driven by increasing market volatility as the U.S. presidential election approaches. The dollar also looked poised to extend its gains, fueled by rising odds of former President Donald Trump reclaiming the White House […]

How Asian Currencies Reacted to U.S. Dollar Strength and Economic Data

Facebook LinkedIn Most Asian currencies remained within a narrow trading range on Friday, as the U.S. dollar steadied at over two-month highs. Strong U.S. economic data fueled expectations of smaller interest rate cuts, keeping the dollar strong. Chinese Yuan Strengthens After GDP Meets Expectations China’s third-quarter GDP growth met expectations, boosting the yuan slightly. The […]

Strong Australian Employment Data Boosts AUD/USD

Facebook LinkedIn AUD/USD Rebounds as Australian Employment Surges in September The Australian Dollar (AUD) halted its three-day losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) after a stronger-than-expected Australian employment report for September 2024. Australia’s seasonally adjusted Employment Change surged by 64.1K, far exceeding the 25.0K forecast, pushing total employment to a record high of 14.52 […]

Impact of Political Climate on Currency Markets

Facebook LinkedIn U.S. Dollar Steady Near Two-Month Highs Amid Rate Cut Expectations and Political Climate The U.S. dollar remains strong, hovering near two-month peaks against major currencies on Wednesday. This resilience is largely driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement modest interest rate cuts, alongside rising betting odds for a second Donald Trump […]

U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Shifting Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations

Facebook LinkedIn The U.S. dollar surged to a two-month high against major currencies on Tuesday as traders adjusted their expectations for a cautious approach to interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The dollar’s strength has pushed the yen closer to the key 150 per dollar level, while the euro remains under pressure. Ahead of […]

How Dollar Gains and Chinese Stimulus Impact Global Markets

Facebook LinkedIn Dollar Gains Amid Weak Chinese Stimulus and Japanese Holiday, Markets Await U.S. Data The U.S. dollar strengthened in Asian trading on Monday, holding onto its gains and even extending them, as a holiday in Japan reduced market liquidity. Investors’ attention remained focused on China’s underwhelming weekend stimulus announcements, which failed to meet market […]