03 August 2018 Dollar Hits Skids after Payrolls Miss Spot and China Retaliates against Latest "Trade War" Tariffs

The Dollar reversed course and slid lower Friday after official data showed US jobs growth surprising on the downside during July and as China retaliated against the latest salvo in Presi…

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02 August 2018 Turkish Lira Tumbles to Historic Low after US Sanctions Government Ministers

The Turkish Lira fell to its lowest level in history on Thursday after the US imposed sanctions on two ministers of the Turkish government thought to be involved in the detention of Pastor And…

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02 August 2018 US Dollar Marches North after White House Ups the Ante in US-China "Trade War"

The US Dollar rose broadly Thursday as markets responded to a decision by President Donald Trump to up the ante in the so called trade war with an increase in tariffs the White House intends to lev…

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01 August 2018 Are Technical Analysts Overly Bearish The Pound-to-Dollar Rate?

Most technicians see further downside as more likely with GBP/USD forming a bearish candle in the sellzone. But other indicators tell a different story, cautioning against an overlly bearish stance…

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01 August 2018 US Dollar is a 'Buy' if Fed Provides a Green Light after Wednesday's FOMC Meeting

For the Dollar, not much volatility is expected from today's Federal Reserve meeting (Fed) as the US central bank is not expected to raise interest rates so soon after it hiked in June and recieive…

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31 July 2018 US Dollar Advances as Consumer Splurge Continues and Fed's PCE Inflation Eyes Target

The US Dollar reversed earlier losses and climbed higher Tuesday after official data showed US consumers opening their wallets to an even greater extent than economists had previously during June, …

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31 July 2018 US Economy is Leaving Others Behind says Bond Prince El-Erian; this has Bullish Implications For the Dollar

US Dollar likely to remain strong as the US economy unilaterally exits the 'new normal' and President Trump powerless over Fed policy argues Muhamed A. El- Erian.

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