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USD trades mixed as markets mull data, Fed outlook – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is ending the week mixed to slightly firmer overall though the broader trend in the DXY remains soft and sentiment retains a bearish undertone, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 8
Dow Jones futures rise on dovish Fed outlook, chip stocks outperform
Dow Jones futures advance during early European hours, ahead of the market opening in the United States (US) on Friday, trading above 44,100, up by 0.14%. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rise by 0.16% to 6,370, and Nasdaq 100 futures appreciate 0.18% to trade around 23,300.Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 8
Donald Trump taps CEA Chair Stephen Miran for seat on Fed board
United States (US) President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would be selecting Stephen Miran, the current Chair of the US Council of Economic Advisors, to replace recently resigned Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors (BoG) member Adriana Kugler.Fxstreet
Thu, Aug 7
Forex Today: Markets will focus on US tariffs and the Canadian jobs report
The US Dollar (USD) traded with decent gains, reversing part of Wednesday’s retracement, as market participants continued to closely follow any developments from the trade front as well as Trump’s plans to replace Chair Powell.
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Thu, Aug 7
USD retains a soft undertone – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is a little softer overall again this morning, reflecting a renewed strengthening in the bearish narrative amid investor concerns over the outlook for the US economy and monetary policy as well as the focus on the risk of political influence on Fed policy making and US data.Fxstreet
Thu, Aug 7
Dovish Fed talk weighs on USD as markets rally – BBH
US Dollar (USD) is trading heavy while equity markets continue to edge higher as Fed officials are sounding more dovish and global economic activity is resilient. Rate differentials point to further USD weakness, BBH FX analysts report.Fxstreet
Thu, Aug 7
DXY: Some consolidation expected in the interim – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) extended its slippage overnight. Fedspeaks this week from officials, including Lisa Cook, Kashkari and Mary Daly have also been on a slightly dovish tilt, adding to USD softness. DXY was last at 98.10, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.Fxstreet
Thu, Aug 7
Dow Jones futures tick up as Apple Inc. pledges $100 billion investment in the US
Dow Jones futures trade marginally higher during the European trading session on Thursday. United States (US) equities edge up as significant gains in technology companies have overcome weakness in rest of industries.Fxstreet
Thu, Aug 7
US Dollar Index treads water above 98.00 ahead of Initial Jobless Claims
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is steadying after registering more than 0.5% losses in the previous session. The DXY is trading around 98.20 during the Asian hours on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Aug 7
Dow Jones Industrial Average jumps on Wednesday, but gains remain limited
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) found slim gains on Wednesday, gaining around 100 points from Tuesday’s close. The Dow is testing the 44,250 region as the major equity index rebounds from a near-term low after five straight sessions of declines last week.Fxstreet
Wed, Aug 6
US Dollar Index (DXY) drifts lower to 98.50 amid speculation about the next Fed Chair
The US Dollar is trading lower on Wednesday, weighed by a combination of renewed stagflation concerns following weak US macroeconomic data and investors’ caution, awaiting Trump’s nominee for the Fed Chair.The US President narrowed down the number of candidates to four after the rejection of TreasurFxstreet
Wed, Aug 6
