Currency
Dollar edges up as yen and franc soften
The dollar index firmed while USD/JPY and USD/CHF led gains among the six tracked FX pairs. The euro and pound were a touch weaker in a quiet, mixed day for major crosses.
Gold falls after stronger U.S. jobs data
Gold and silver slid after a stronger-than-expected U.S. August payrolls report revived expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy, pushing Treasury rates and the dollar higher.
Dollar steady as yen leads FX moves higher
The dollar index was little changed on Friday while most major FX crosses moved higher. The yen was the clear outperformer, with euro-sterling the only pair to edge lower in the session so far.
Gold Surges as Dollar Weakens and Yields Ease
Gold climbed sharply after Treasury yields pulled back, the dollar softened and weaker U.S. labor data eased pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its September meeting.
Dollar slips as majors edge higher on Thursday
The dollar index fell while most major crosses firmed modestly on Thursday, with USD/JPY dropping the most. The moves were uneven, leaving the day more notable for relative shifts than for broad directional conviction.
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Gold Edges Higher After Weak ADP Jobs Data
Gold prices recovered modestly as softer-than-expected U.S. private payrolls data eased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike, even as tensions between the U.S. and Iran remained a market concern.
Dollar edges higher as majors trade mixed
The dollar index firmed while most major FX crosses softened on Wednesday, leaving the market broadly mixed. USD/CHF led gains, while USD/JPY and EUR/USD were the main drags.
Gold Falls as Yields and Oil Fuel Rate Fears
Gold retreated after a sharp August run as higher oil prices and bond yields revived inflation worries and lifted expectations for central-bank tightening.
Dollar firms as yen and franc edge higher
The dollar index firmed while USD/JPY and USD/CHF both moved higher, pointing to a broadly steadier greenback. Sterling and the euro slipped against the dollar, with EUR/GBP also easing, in a mixed session across major FX crosses.
Gold Extends Losses on Fed Rate Hike Expectations
Gold slipped for a second session as traders raised the odds of further U.S. rate hikes after hawkish comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, while Middle East tensions lifted oil and inflation concerns.
Dollar eases as majors edge higher on Monday
The dollar index slipped on Monday while EUR/USD, GBP/USD and EUR/GBP firmed. USD/CHF and USD/JPY were lower, leaving the cross-currency picture slightly firmer against the greenback.
Dollar firms as yen, euro and sterling slip
The dollar index and two major dollar pairs moved higher on Sunday, while euro-sterling was softer and the euro and pound both lost ground against the greenback. The day’s action was broad but orderly.
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Dollar firms as majors trade mixed on Saturday
The dollar index and dollar-yen were firmer on Saturday, while euro-dollar and sterling-dollar slipped. Moves were modest across the major FX crosses, leaving a mixed picture rather than a broad trend.
Gold heads for biggest monthly gain since 1999
Gold was steady on Friday but remained on pace for its strongest monthly rise in more than 25 years as U.S. Treasury buybacks helped cap long-term yields.
Dollar edges up as majors mostly slip
The dollar index and two dollar pairs were firmer in Friday trading, while the euro and sterling were a touch weaker against the greenback. Crosses moved only modestly, leaving the day’s picture one of narrow range trading rather than a broad directional break.
Gold edges higher before Jackson Hole Fed speech
Gold nudged higher as traders looked ahead to Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks and watched renewed Qatar-led efforts to revive U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Gold eases as traders weigh Fed path and Hormuz talks
Gold fell for a second session as firmer U.S. inflation data kept rate expectations in focus, while reports of diplomatic progress around the Strait of Hormuz eased some safe-haven demand.
Dollar steady as majors edge higher on Thursday
The dollar index was unchanged as most major FX crosses nudged higher on Thursday, with euro pairs and USD/CHF leading. GBP/USD was broadly flat, leaving the day a gentle consolidation rather than a broad trend.
Dollar Edges Higher, Yen Weakens as Swiss Franc Outperforms
The US dollar index posted a modest gain on Wednesday, supported by a weaker yen and steady performance against European majors. The Swiss franc was the day's standout, climbing against the dollar.
Gold Edges Higher Ahead Of U.S. Inflation Data
Gold rose for a fifth session as the dollar steadied and crude prices fell, with traders looking ahead to U.S. inflation figures and the Jackson Hole symposium.
Gold options trade signals a near-term pullback
A large options position in SPDR Gold Shares pointed to fading momentum in bullion after gold’s sharp August rally, as traders braced for key U.S. inflation data and Jackson Hole.
Dollar edges up as yen weakens in FX trade
The dollar index firmed and most major crosses were higher on Monday, while EUR/USD slipped. Moves were modest, but the yen remained the clearest laggard in a thin, directional session.
Dollar steady as major FX crosses split slightly
The dollar index was unchanged on Sunday as the major FX crosses moved in a narrow range. Sterling and the Swiss franc edged higher against the dollar, while the yen and euro were slightly softer.
Gold Rises to Three-Month High on Softer Dollar
Gold climbed to a near three-month high after a surprise U.S. Treasury buyback move, as the dollar weakened and longer-term Treasury yields stabilized. Futures also advanced.
Dollar index flat as majors trade in tight ranges
The dollar index was unchanged on Saturday while sterling and the franc edged higher. The euro, yen and euro-sterling cross were slightly weaker, leaving the day dominated by narrow moves.
Gold jumps as dollar weakens on Iran tensions
Gold and silver extended their rally after Washington hardened its stance on Iran, lifting safe-haven demand for bullion while easing fears of immediate military escalation.
Dollar slips as euro and sterling edge higher
The dollar index was lower on Friday while the euro, sterling and the euro-sterling cross all gained. The yen and franc weakened against the dollar, leaving a mixed but orderly FX session.
Gold Prices Ease After Treasury-Led Bond Relief
Gold slipped after a sharp two-day run as Treasury debt buybacks steadied bond markets and kept the dollar weak. Traders also weighed firmer oil and a more hawkish Fed backdrop.
Dollar steadies as yen and Swiss franc soften
The dollar index edged higher alongside gains in USD/JPY and USD/CHF, while EUR/GBP was the only cross to slip. Most moves were modest, pointing to a narrow session rather than a broad directional break.
Gold Rises as Dollar Slips on Fed and Iran Tension
Gold jumped after the U.S. dollar weakened and traders scaled back bets on a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike as Middle East tensions intensified and safe-haven demand picked up.
Gold Edges Up as Yields Ease and Traders Await Fed Minutes
Gold recovered modestly after a sharp drop in the prior session, helped by a slight pullback in long-dated U.S. Treasury yields and a softer dollar as markets waited for the Federal Reserve’s July minutes.
Dollar eases as euro and pound edge higher
The dollar index slipped while EUR/USD and GBP/USD posted modest gains, leaving the major FX crosses mixed but orderly. USD/JPY and USD/CHF fell, underscoring a softer greenback across several pairs.
Gold Falls Below $4,400 as Oil and Yields Rise
Gold slipped below $4,400 an ounce after two sessions of gains as higher oil prices and bond yields revived inflation and rate worries amid tensions over Iran and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Dollar edges higher as yen weakens on Tuesday
The dollar index was firmer on Tuesday, with USD/JPY leading gains among the tracked crosses. EUR/USD and GBP/USD slipped, while EUR/GBP and USD/CHF were modestly higher.
Gold Rises as Dollar Softens and Rate Bets Ease
Gold advanced on Monday, helped by a weaker dollar and falling odds of a Fed rate increase next month. Gains were partly capped as crude oil jumped on renewed Middle East tensions.
Gold edges higher as weaker U.S. data weighs on dollar
Gold rose as softer U.S. retail sales and consumer sentiment pushed the dollar lower, while traders watched the Middle East and awaited Fed minutes and Jackson Hole.
Dollar eases as euro and sterling edge higher
The dollar index slipped while euro, sterling and the euro-sterling cross all firmed, leaving three of the six tracked FX measures higher and three lower or flat in Monday trading.
Dollar slips as euro and sterling edge higher
The dollar index weakened while the euro and sterling both firmed against the greenback on Sunday, with the yen and franc slightly lower. Crosses were mixed, leaving a broadly firmer euro bloc against a softer dollar.
Dollar eases as euro and sterling firm on the day
The dollar index slipped while euro and sterling gained against the greenback. Japanese yen and Swiss franc weakened, leaving the cross-currency picture mixed as trading stood on Saturday.
Gold rises as Fed fears ease and Iran tensions build
Gold and silver moved higher after traders reduced expectations for an immediate U.S. rate hike. Ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruption kept inflation worries alive.
Gold Falls as U.S.-Iran Tensions Keep Rates in Focus
Gold pulled back after four straight gains as U.S.-Iran tensions failed to ease and traders locked in profits. Silver also retreated, while the Strait of Hormuz dispute stayed unsettled.
Dollar eases as euro and sterling edge higher
The dollar index slipped while EUR/USD and GBP/USD both posted modest gains. EUR/GBP was unchanged, with USD/CHF and USD/JPY both lower, pointing to a broadly softer greenback.
Gold Eases After Two-Month High as Traders Lock In Gains
Gold edged lower after briefly touching a two-month peak, with softer U.S. inflation bolstering bets the Federal Reserve may hold rates steady in September. Markets now await more data.
Gold Edges Higher as Iran Talks and Inflation Ease
Gold extended its winning streak as markets weighed renewed efforts to revive U.S.-Iran negotiations and softer inflation data reduced pressure for near-term U.S. rate hikes.
Dollar steadies as majors trade mixed on Thursday
The dollar index was slightly firmer on Thursday, while EUR/USD and GBP/USD slipped and USD/JPY eased. Crosses were comparatively quiet, leaving a mixed tone across the major FX pairs.
Gold Edges Higher On U.S.-Iran Deal Watch
Gold rose for a third straight session as traders weighed reports of a possible early U.S.-Iran agreement and the unresolved Strait of Hormuz dispute. Silver slipped, while higher-rate expectations capped bullion.
Dollar steadies as majors trade mixed on Wednesday
The dollar index edged up while yen and franc crosses also firmed, leaving euro and euro-sterling a touch softer. Moves were contained, with most pairs changing by only fractions of a per cent.
Dollar edges higher as majors split in Tuesday FX trade
The dollar index and a few dollar pairs firmed slightly on Tuesday, while euro, sterling and yen crosses were mixed to weaker. The moves were modest, but they left the board evenly balanced with three higher and three lower or flat.