US dollar

Greenback firm near 18-month highs, as Gulf unrest, US inflation keep investors on edge

2026-10-12T12:15:33.000Z
Gold continues to find buyers at around US$4,100 an ounce, rather than extending its September sell-off.
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Gold looks to greenback for next direction

2026-10-11T23:00:00.000Z
The dollar index, which measures its strength against a basket of six currencies including the euro, rose 0.4% on Oct 7.

US dollar creeps towards 18-month high, euro lags as bond yields rise again

2026-10-08T12:44:09.000Z
US Vice-President JD Vance told Reuters that to end a war that roiled energy markets, Iran must meaningfully reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity.

US dollar gains as oil climbs and investors focus on the Fed

2026-10-07T12:55:20.000Z
The euro has come under pressure over worries about high debt levels and political gridlock in France; an upcoming snap election in Spain is adding to headwinds.

Greenback steady as euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries

2026-10-06T12:42:25.000Z
Planned budget cuts in France, which have deepened an already acute funding crunch in the education sector, have fuelled discontent and sparked protests in the country.

Euro hits 17-month low, dollar near pre-Liberation Day highs

2026-10-05T13:33:31.000Z
Europe is facing a range of political uncertainties, including increasing pressure on Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, after the Alternative for Germany Party’s gains in regional elections.

Euro slides to 17-month low, hit by rates and inflation mix

2026-10-01T13:10:20.000Z
The US dollar has gained nearly 2.2% against the euro in September.

US dollar surges in September, leaving euro lagging

2026-09-30T12:17:19.000Z
A relentless rise in long-end US Treasury yields have supported the greenback.

Greenback near two-month high as US-Iran stalemate bolsters oil, Fed rate hike bets 

2026-09-28T12:39:01.000Z
Analysts expect the yuan to continue to strengthen on the back of China’s robust exports, although at a slower pace.

China’s yuan eases after Trump-Xi meeting, but exports underpin further strength

2026-09-28T04:47:14.000Z