The US dollar traded unevenly on Monday as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict kept investors cautious. Hopes for a potential deal to end the war have fluctuated, leaving markets without clear direction ahead of a busy week of central bank meetings. US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Islamabad by his envoys
Sterling inched higher against the US dollar on Monday as investors tracked geopolitical developments and awaited the upcoming Bank of England policy meeting later this week. The pound gained 0.08% to trade at $1.3544 against the dollar. However, it weakened slightly against the euro, falling 0.1% to 86.70 pence. Market sentiment remained influenced by uncertainty
The Indian rupee’s valuation against major global currencies has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, weighed down by rising crude oil prices and persistent foreign outflows. Data from the Reserve Bank of India’s latest bulletin showed that the rupee’s 40-currency real effective exchange rate (REER) fell to 92.72. The REER adjusts
The Japanese yen continued softening against the US dollar as energy prices jumped and after the country’s publication of its inflation report. The USD/JPY exchange rate rose to 159.7, a few points below the year-to-date high of 160.43. Japan inflation jumps as crude oil soars A report released on Friday showed that consumer prices in
The British pound rose marginally against the US dollar on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss, as geopolitical uncertainty and cautious market sentiment continued to weigh on currency movements. Sterling was up 0.1% at $1.348, as broader foreign exchange markets remained largely range-bound. However, despite the modest daily gain, the currency was
The Brazilian real has embarked on a strong bull run that has pushed it to the highest level since March 2024. The USD/BRL pair has plunged by over 21% from its highest point in December of 2024. So, what next for the Brazilian currency? Why the Brazilian real has soared There are a few reasons
The British pound edged lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as investors moved towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. Sterling slipped slightly to $1.349, marking a 0.17% decline for the week. The move reflects broader risk aversion in global markets, where the US currency attracted inflows as
The US dollar steadied near a one-week high in early Asian trade on Wednesday as investors raised fresh doubts about the durability of President Donald Trump’s announcement that the Iran ceasefire would be extended indefinitely. That scepticism, combined with hawkish-leaning remarks from Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh and a record jump in US retail
The British pound was little changed on Wednesday as markets continued to assess uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict. The muted movement came even after US President Donald Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran. However, clarity remained elusive. It was not immediately clear whether Iran or Israel, a key ally of Washington in the
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, following seven turbulent weeks of war, has amplified global economic uncertainty, with a new analysis suggesting that central bank actions—particularly in the short term—will dictate the immediate winners and losers in the foreign exchange markets. Thu Lan Nguyen, head of FX and commodity research at Commerzbank AG,