Last week proved to be difficult for many asset classes. Equities were under pressure, U.S. treasuries were purchased, pushing yields lower and the dollar weakened on profit taking. This week has a calendar with data ranging from home sales...

The dollar continued its strong performance last week. Equity markets are in turmoil, with large rallies and sell offs. Friday did shake off the week’s bearish sentiment, staging a large rally. The yield on the 10-year had begun last...

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mostly familiar ranges as we start a week, stronger across the board as optimism leaves global markets. Following the Fed’s meeting last week, it is clear that borrowing costs will indeed be...

What Happened U.S. Dollar climbed 4.3% as global situation worsened with escalation in conflict and return of COVID-related shutdowns in China. Per the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index (BDXY), these are the best levels since May 2020.  Euro plummeted to its weakest...

Another week and another stronger dollar! With greenback pushing higher, with the USD Index (103.28) now at a level not seen since 2016, there are several currencies near very important support levels. The euro, sterling and Japanese yen are all at multi-year...

The dollar index (101.10) continued to rally last week and has now recovered to March 2020 levels. The main driver has been the rising U.S. interest rates and the end of the week safe haven buying. The Fed’s Powell did...

The U.S. Dollar is a bit quiet this morning as are most things in relation to markets with Australia, Hong Kong, Europe, and other areas of the world still observing the Easter holidays. The buck has been mostly strengthening...

What Happened The buck was pulled in different directions but managed to pull off a 0.7% increase in value. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued throughout March, only bringing further death, instability, and commercial trade insecurity. Russian Ruble recovered by 33.0%, while...

The dollar “wandered” around in the early part of last week. Most currencies remained within their recent ranges. The FOMC minutes were released on Wednesday afternoon, and that changed the quiet FX markets. Although there was an expectation that the...

Another strong labor market report out of the US confirms that the economy is at full employment and labor shortages in many sectors are unlikely to be solved soon, which means inflationary pressures will continue to spread, in our view...