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A Lesson from Currency Markets during Geopolitical Tensions
Last week’s rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and North Korea turned the tide for the yen. The Swiss franc also appreciated.
How Are Safe Havens Faring in This North Korea Fear?
The safe havens that benefit the most in times of uncertainty include gold (GLD) and U.S. Treasuries (GOVT).
What to Expect from the US Dollar
The US Dollar Index (UUP) continued to slide in the previous week due to the FOMC’s dovish statement and weaker-than-expected economic data.
This Is Why the US Dollar Could Slide Further
US Dollar index reaches a 14-month low The US Dollar Index (UUP) continued with its fall as investors preferred major peers. In the week ended July 21, the US Dollar Index closed at 93.78, falling 1.7% from the week prior. It is headed for its fifth consecutive month of loss this year. Conflicting news from […]
Why Japanese Markets Surged after the Bank of Japan’s Inaction
In its July 2017 monetary policy statement on July 20, 2017, the Bank of Japan reported that it had left interest rates unchanged at -0.1%.
The Bank of Japan Cuts Its Inflation Forecast
According to the statement it released at the end of its two-day meeting on July 20, 2017, the Bank of Japan has left its monetary policy unchanged.
Have Yellen and US Economy Failed the US Dollar?
The US Dollar Index (UUP) closed at 94.9, depreciating by 0.90% last week.
How Currencies Have Reacted since the Brexit Decision
The British pound (FXB) (GBB) is trading at 31-year low of 1.25 as of February 2017, its lowest level since 1985. The currency fell ~11% in 2016.
How Did the Japanese Yen Correlate with Gold?
The falling equity market took down the Japanese stock markets too.