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AUD/USD climbs to 0.7170 on rising RBA hike odds
The Australian Dollar gains 0.17% as market pricing for a September rate increase jumps to 72%.
Yen Surge Drives USD/JPY Below 154.17 Ahead of Policy Decisions
The USD/JPY pair fell to 154.17 as the yen strengthened near its highest level since February. Investors await US inflation data and central bank decisions.
Dollar and Euro Values Fall in Ukrainian Market
The U.S. dollar declined to 44.78 UAH at exchange offices, while the euro dropped to 52.18 UAH on September 11.
Dollar Holds Gains Ahead of US Inflation Data
The US dollar index stabilized at 99.09 on Friday. Traders await CPI data that may confirm a rate hike.
Iran leads BRICS push for local currency trade
Iranian officials confirmed that BRICS members reached a consensus on reducing reliance on the US dollar. The agreement prioritizes local currency settlement and new payment infrastructure.
US Dollar Gains as CPI Data Set to Confirm Fed Rate Hike
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's restrained bond market intervention has allowed the dollar to re-establish a positive correlation with long-end yields. This shift supports the greenback's short-term outlook ahead of key inflation data.
Dollar Index Hits 99.081 as Oil Tops $108
The U.S. dollar index traded at 99.081 on Friday, marking its highest level since September 7. Brent crude futures rose 1.2% to $108.96 per barrel. These moves reflect heightened risk aversion and energy supply concerns.
EUR/JPY Slides to 179.10 Amid BoJ Hike Expectations
The euro-yen pair drops to 179.10 as the Bank of Japan prepares a rate hike to 1.25%.
Japan pledges continued FX dialogue with US
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama confirmed the government will maintain close communication with the United States to support orderly currency markets.
Record Currency Management Secures $3.1 Billion in New FX Mandates
Record Currency Management has secured two new mandates totaling over $3 billion, expanding its FX Alpha and Frontier strategies.
China separates yuan trade use from reserve status
Beijing is decoupling the internationalization of the yuan as a transactional currency from its role as a global reserve asset to protect industrial capacity.
Dollar Hits 1.1612 as Euro Slips After ECB Hike
The US dollar climbed to 1.1612 against the euro as rising oil prices and bond yields supported the currency. This movement occurred despite the European Central Bank implementing its second rate hike of the year.
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Illustration: Tradingbird Oil tops $100, Canadian bond yields hit 3.29%
U.S. crude prices crossed the $100 mark, driving Canadian 2-year bond yields to 3.288% and pushing the loonie lower against the dollar.
Illustration: Tradingbird BRICS Chief Cites $90 Billion UPI Volume in De-Dollarization Push
Sameep Shastri argues local currency trade reduces costs, citing $90 billion in digital transactions.
Illustration: Tradingbird Oil tops $100 as dollar posts biggest two-week gain
Brent crude briefly hit $105, driving the dollar to its strongest rally since August 28 while all G10 currencies fell.
Illustration: Tradingbird CIS Nations Shift 85% of Trade to Local Currencies
Eleven Commonwealth of Independent States members have removed the US dollar from cross-border payments. This structural shift represents a significant reduction in reliance on the greenback for regional commerce.
Illustration: Tradingbird Rand falls 0.8 percent on strong dollar and oil surge
The South African currency dropped against the US dollar on Thursday. Higher energy costs and a stronger greenback drove the decline.
Illustration: Tradingbird Dollar stalls before US inflation data as yen rallies
The US dollar remained flat ahead of key inflation releases, while the yen extended its recent gains.
Illustration: Tradingbird AUD/JPY Drops to 110.70 as Risk Sentiment Deteriorates
The Australian dollar lost ground against the Japanese yen on Thursday, extending a four-day losing streak amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Illustration: Tradingbird Euro Holds 0.8590 Ahead of ECB Rate Decision
The euro trades in a narrow range against the pound as traders await the European Central Bank's interest rate decision.
Illustration: Tradingbird MobiKwik adds five currencies to digital forex service
MobiKwik expands its digital forex retail offering to six currencies, adding AED, CAD, GBP, EUR, and CHF to the existing USD option.
Illustration: Tradingbird Swiss Franc Strengthens as Dollar Slides on Fed Pause
USD/CHF drops to 0.8090 as Reuters poll signals rate hold through year-end.
Illustration: Tradingbird AUD/USD Holds Above 0.7200 Amid US Inflation Wait
The Australian dollar maintains its position near recent highs, supported by rate hike expectations and a weak US dollar.
Illustration: Tradingbird RBI Bears Principal Risk in FCNR Deposits
Indian banks mobilised $127 billion in FCNR deposits, exceeding the $50 billion target. The RBI hedges the principal, while banks manage interest exposure.
Illustration: Tradingbird Dollar Slides to 98.73 as Oil Shock Lifts Global Yields
Brent crude holds above $100 a barrel, pushing 10-year Treasury yields to their highest levels since 2023. The dollar index fell to 98.73 despite expectations of a Federal Reserve hike.
Illustration: Tradingbird Dollar slips to 98.73 as oil shock lifts global yields
The dollar index fell to 98.73 despite rising oil prices. Global bond yields hit 2023 highs. The ECB and Fed face rate decisions.
Illustration: Tradingbird Dollar Stalls Ahead of Key US Inflation Data
The US Dollar Index holds steady as markets brace for PPI and CPI releases this week.
Illustration: Tradingbird US debt pressure keeps Singdollar firm
The US dollar lost 5.9 percent against the Singapore dollar in 2025. This decline continued into 2026, driven by fiscal risks in Washington and robust growth in Singapore.
Illustration: Tradingbird Rupee Opens Lower at 95.25 Against Dollar
The Indian currency weakens to 95.25 per dollar as oil prices rise. Asian peers trade mixed while the dollar index holds near 98.81.
Illustration: Tradingbird Oil shock pushes Brent above $100 as markets brace for Fed data
Brent crude prices sustained levels above $100 per barrel, driving global bond yields to multi-year highs. Currency markets remained static as traders awaited key U.S. inflation indicators.
Illustration: Tradingbird Dollar Holds 98.8 Before Inflation Data
The dollar index steadied at 98.8 on Thursday. Markets price a 60% chance of a rate hike next week.
Illustration: Tradingbird Mexican Peso Holds Ground Near 16.90 Amid Fiscal Discipline
The USD/MXN exchange rate stands at 16.89, holding near two-year lows. Mexico's proposed 2027 budget targets a 3.9% deficit and reduced support for state oil firm PEMEX.
Illustration: Tradingbird Brent crude breaks $100 barrier as US 10-year yield hits 4.84%
Energy costs surge past the cent mark while US debt costs rise, forcing central banks into a difficult policy balance between inflation control and fiscal stability.
Illustration: Tradingbird Pound Sterling Stalls at 1.3550 Ahead of US Inflation Data
GBP/USD holds flat near 1.3550 as markets await US inflation data that will determine the Federal Reserve's September path.
Illustration: Tradingbird Yen volatility disrupts global shipping markets
Mitsui OSK Lines Chairman Takeshi Hashimoto identifies sharp currency swings as a primary source of market confusion, despite the structural benefits of a weak yen for the company’s dollar-denominated revenue.
Illustration: Tradingbird Oil and crop exports stabilize Argentine peso amid record dollar buying
Dollar purchases in Argentina hit a 13-month high in July, yet the peso held firm due to a surge in commodity export revenues.
Illustration: Tradingbird Iranian Rial Drops to 2.4 Million per Dollar
The Iranian rial hit a historic low against the dollar on September 8. Annual inflation reached 89 percent in August. Food prices rose by 127.5 percent.
Illustration: Tradingbird Bessent Signals Direct Intervention Risk for Yen Traders
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has escalated his intervention stance by directly daring investors to short the yen and announcing a tripling of long-dated bond repurchases to $6 billion. These aggressive measures aim to curb rising Treasury yields and stabilize the currency, despite mixed market reception and criticism regarding the administration's debt management strategy.
Illustration: Tradingbird CPF providers face currency hedge cost trade-offs
Singapore dollar-denominated retirement schemes face a structural mismatch with global asset allocations. Kidbrooke argues that currency hedging decisions must be driven by outcome distribution modeling rather than standard convention.
Illustration: Tradingbird RBI Expands Retail Forex with Five New Currency Pairs
The Reserve Bank of India adds five new currency pairs to its retail platform, aiming to reduce reliance on bank margins.
Illustration: Tradingbird Yen Strength Forces Carry Trade Shift
Traders are pivoting from the yen to the Swiss franc and Canadian dollar as carry trade funding sources, but GN markets/fx (en-US) warns that these alternatives suffer from significantly lower liquidity. This structural weakness complicates the shift, as lower trading volumes increase the risk during sudden market volatility spikes.
Illustration: Tradingbird Pound weakens to 207.80 Yen on BoJ hike bets
The British Pound fell 0.3% against the Japanese Yen as markets priced in a 50 basis point rate increase from the Bank of Japan.
Illustration: Tradingbird Brent Near $100 Puts EUR/USD Under Pressure
Brent crude approached the $100 mark on Wednesday, increasing downside risk for the euro. EUR/USD held near 1.1635 as markets awaited central bank decisions.