Dollar

Trump vs. Harris: How the 2024 election could sway the dollar and Bitcoin. Uncover the myths and realities of presidential impact on currency and crypto markets.

2024-10-22T12:36:38+0100

Recent Fed minutes and upcoming economic data paint a picture of continued dollar strength, as the US central bank maintains a cautious stance on rate cuts amidst a resilient economy.

2024-10-10T12:13:39+0100

The US dollar slips and traditional safe-haven currencies rise as the latest US jobs print for July points to a weakening jobs market.

2024-08-02T14:45:07+0100

​​Gold continues to benefit from a weakening US dollar, but both WTI and natural gas are still falling.

2024-07-08T10:53:12+0100

We would like to go short the US dollar basket, as we believe the June rise to be corrective and target the 102.00 region. Our stop loss needs to be placed above the April peak at 106.20.

2024-06-19T12:58:34+0100

FX traders brace for RBA minutes, ahead of the FOMC. Oil traders eye API crude oil inventories as they wait for clarity around OPEC+ output policy.

2024-05-20T15:31:51+0100

This week IG's Chief Market Analyst, Chris Beauchamp, looks at USD/CAD, going long at C$1.3677 with a stop at C$1.36, in expectation of a move higher on US dollar strength.

2024-05-13T13:57:44+0100

As the USD index trades near a five-month high, Angeline Ong looks at if the NFP March print will cause investors to further cut their bets on a June Fed rate cut or be weak enough to prompt traders to stick to June rate cut hopes

2024-04-02T15:01:12+0100