Dollar slides on easing trade tensions, Fed expectations

Dollar slides on easing trade tensions, Fed expectations

The dollar slid on Thursday on further signs that U.S. President Donald Trump may adopt a softer stance in tariff negotiations and heightened expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to extend a July 8 deadline for completing trade talks with countries before higher U.S. tariffs are imposed. … Read more

Dollar gets limited lift from jobs, trade questions linger

Dollar gets limited lift from jobs, trade questions linger

The dollar was struggling to hold its ground on Monday even as concerns about a U.S. recession eased just a little, while investors awaited actual evidence of a thaw in Sino-U.S. trade relations, as opposed to just hints from officials. The solid March payrolls report had offered the dollar support by lengthening the odds on … Read more

Dollar gains on Trump tariff threats, euro near 2-year low

Dollar gains on Trump tariff threats, euro near 2-year low

The dollar firmed on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was set to impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, putting pressure on the euro and the commodity-focused Australian and New Zealand dollars. Trump also said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, applying them to all countries … Read more

Dollar steady ahead of Fed minutes, NZ dollar falls after rate cut

Dollar steady ahead of Fed minutes, NZ dollar falls after rate cut

The dollar drifted sideways on Wednesday, giving some relief to the yen and other major currencies after a sharp rally to a seven-week high last week, as investors paused to assess the interest rate path outlook for the United States. The New Zealand dollar slumped to its lowest since Aug. 19 at $0.6096, after the … Read more