Dollar Weakens as Asia FX Firms Prepare for Potential Fed Rate Cut

Key Takeaways πŸ’΅ Most Asian currencies strengthened, while the dollar weakened πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese yen performed well, rebounding and remaining near peaks πŸ“‰ Dollar index and futures both decreased in Asian trade πŸ›οΈ Dollar slightly strengthened after robust retail sales data πŸ“‰ Expectations of Fed rate cut pushing dollar lower 🌏 Prospect of lower rates favor … Read more

Market Anticipation: US Dollar Strengthens as Fed Rate Cut Looms

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies following better-than-expected retail sales data πŸ“‰ The euro and yen weakened against the dollar 🏦 The Federal Reserve is expected to deliver its first interest rate cut in over four years πŸ“ˆ Fed funds futures show increased chances of rate cuts, with 63% chance … Read more

Capital Economics Predicts Tough Times Ahead for Mexican Assets: What You Need to Know

Key Takeaways: πŸ’Έ Mexican peso and financial assets are expected to underperform 🌍 Mexican assets have lagged behind EM peers in dollar terms πŸ€” Poor performance attributed to political and economic factors πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Future performance tied to domestic and global issues πŸ’Ό President Sheinbaum faces economic challenges πŸ“ˆ Global risk appetite could benefit Mexican assets … Read more

Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations Impact US Dollar Strength

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ U.S. dollar strengthened against major currencies after better retail sales data πŸ“ˆ Retail sales data supported belief in a less aggressive Fed rate cut πŸ›οΈ U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose 0.1% in August 🏦 Fed’s interest rate decision to come after its meeting on Wednesday πŸ“Š Dollar index rose to 100.84 against … Read more

BNP Paribas Predicts Euro’s Rise Amid Recession, Impact of Fed Rate Cut on Global Markets, and Gold’s Surge Before Central Bank Decisions

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ BNP Paribas predicts euro could rally against the dollar in a global recession πŸ“ˆ Euro and peripheral government bond spreads in the currency bloc are less sensitive to risk-off periods 🌍 Euro/dollar is the most actively traded currency pair globally πŸ“’ BNP Paribas forecasts euro/dollar to rally to $1.15 by end-2025, gaining … Read more