Markets adopted a cautious stance during the European morning session on Wednesday as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement and assessed a series of geopolitical and economic developments. Investors are also awaiting revisions to May Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices inflation data from Eurostat, while the United States economic calendar is scheduled
The US dollar remained close to a more than two-month high on Thursday as markets continued to price in the possibility of further monetary tightening from the Federal Reserve, despite an interim agreement between the United States and Iran that eased some geopolitical concerns. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged within a 3.50%-3.75% range.
The US Dollar strengthened sharply against major currencies on Wednesday after investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest policy statement, revised economic projections, and comments from Chairman Kevin Warsh following the central bank’s policy meeting. The US Dollar Index gained nearly 1% during the session, climbing above 100.50 and reaching its highest level since late March.
The US Dollar strengthened further on Friday, building on its weekly gains against major currencies as investors remained cautious amid growing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. With US financial markets closed for the Juneteenth holiday and limited economic data on the calendar, market participants focused on developments surrounding US-Iran relations and comments from central
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The Indian rupee continued its strong slump against the US dollar this week, reaching a fresh all-time low. The USD/INR exchange rate rose for five consecutive days, reaching a high of 91.30. It has jumped by 9% from its lowest level in April last year and 26% from its lowest point in 2022. Indian rupee
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