NEW YORK (Reuters) - World stocks advanced, bond yields rose and the U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday on increased hopes President Donald Trump could make progress on his fiscal plans after the U.S.
moreSince the start of the year, the U.S. dollar has been in a firm downtrend as the "Trump Trade" euphoria dies down and hard economic data has remained lackluster.
more| 01 Aug 2017 11:41 | Financial Times |
Measured against its main rivals, led by the euro, the dollar index has depreciated more than 9 per cent in 2017, and it is within sight of breaking down to a level last seen at the start of 2015.
more| 28 Apr 2017 03:25 | Economic Times |
... investors will get a first look at the preliminary estimate for US gross domestic product in the first quarter. Economists polled by Reuters expected an increase of 1.2 per cent, and any downside surprise would likely pressure US Treasury yields ...
more| 07 Dec 2015 17:15 | Jamaica Observer |
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaican dollar held firm against the US dollar on Monday, December 7, ending trading at J$120.03, according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exchange trading summary.
more| 28 Oct 2015 01:11 | MetalMiner |
The bullish move happened after we pointed out the US dollar was approaching a key support level last week. The dollar's move is bearish for metal markets since commodities are priced in US dollars and thus are negatively correlated to dollar fluctuations.
moreAfter the Federal Reserve's non-decision last week, traders are already looking to other central banks to step up their easing efforts.
moreIt is not just the U.S. central bank ... It is wearing the mantle of the global central bank, and markets are struggling with that.
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