These 5 global currencies have tumbled this year as delayed rate cuts have supercharged the dollar
The US dollar index is trading at a six-month high as hopes of a Fed rate cut fade, and it's come at the expens.....»»
Weekly Edge: Global Rate Cuts Contribute To The Rise Of The Dollar
Weekly Edge: Global Rate Cuts Contribute To The Rise Of The Dollar.....»»
Internet stocks aren’t immune to global equity selloff
Shares of industry stalwarts Facebook, Alphabet’s Google, Snap, Pinterest and others tumbled after China allowed its yuan currency to fall to a more-than-10-year low versus the dollar in an escalating trade war with the U.S......»»
Fed cuts interest rate by quarter point and signals potential for more
The reduced interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis and hinted it may cut again this year to insulate the record-long U.S. economic expansion from slowing global... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Wall Street sinks to one-month low on trade, growth fears
U.S. stocks tumbled to a one-month low on Friday after a sharp escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions and a tepid July jobs report renewed fears of slowing economic growth and raised bets of further interest rate cuts this year......»»
King dollar rattles currencies, commodities; stocks rise
The dollar charged to its highest in more than two years on Thursday, trampling almost every market in its way, after the Federal Reserve dampened hopes for a lengthy run of U.S. interest rate cuts......»»
Asian shares stumble, dollar firms as Fed dampens bets on more rate cuts
Asian shares fell to six-week lows on Thursday while the dollar jumped to two-year highs as the U.S. Federal Reserve poured cold water on market expectations of a lengthy easing cycle following a 25 basis-point rate cut......»»
Dollar rises after Fed cuts rates, signals move is one-off
The U.S. dollar rose to two-year highs on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, having made the first cut to interest rates since 2008, signaled the move was not the start of a rate-cutting cycle......»»
Dollar jumps, stocks fall after Fed rate outlook; pound stalls
The dollar index hit a more than 2-year high and stocks tumbled after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday's 25-basis-point rate cut was not the same as the beginning of a lengthy easing cycle......»»
Shares steady as Fed comes into focus; dollar at two-month high
Global shares steadied on Monday and the dollar hit a two-month high against a basket of currencies as markets counted down to a likely cut in U.S. interest rates this week, with much riding on whether the Federal Reserve signals more cuts will follow......»»
Futures eke out gains as bond yields tumble on growth fears
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday, as benchmark bond yields tumbled on fears of a global recession and expectations of interest rate cuts by central banks......»»
U.S. bond market"s inflation gauges rise as Fed hints at rate cuts
The U.S. bond market's gauges of investors' inflation views climbed on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve signaled it may lower interest rates later this year to counter slowing global growth and sluggish domestic inflation......»»
Fed sees case building for interest rate cuts this year
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it was ready to battle growing global and domestic economic risks with interest rate cuts beginning as early as next month, as it took stock of rising trade tensions and growing concerns about weak inflation......»»
Global stocks jump, yields and dollar fall, as U.S. data fans rate cut talk
Major world stock indexes jumped and U.S. Treasury yields tumbled on Friday after a slowdown in job growth fueled hopes of a U.S. interest rate cut, while hints of progress in Washington's trade fights added to equity market optimism......»»
Global stocks rally, and yields, dollar fall; data fans rate cut talk
Major world stock indexes jumped and U.S. Treasury yields tumbled on Friday after a slowdown in U.S. job growth fueled hopes of a U.S. interest rate cut, while Washington's move to delay tariffs on Chinese goods added to equity market optimism......»»
Currencies: New Zealand dollar falls after central bank cuts rate; U.S. dollar slips
The U.S. dollar is mostly weaker as investors look to trade tensions between the U.S. and China, while New Zealand cuts key rates, driving down its currency......»»
Dented Fed rate cut hopes drag on stocks; dollar, yields climb
Global equity markets declined for a second straight day on Thursday while the dollar and bond yields rose after comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell caused investors to lower expectations for a rate cut by the U.S. central bank this year......»»
Global stocks fall, dollar, yields climb as Fed rate cut seen less likely
Global equity markets declined for a second straight day on Thursday while the dollar and bond yields rose after comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell caused investors to alter expectations for a rate cut by the central bank this year......»»
Currencies: Dollar index hits a near 2-year record as global central banks turn dovish
The U.S. dollar opened higher on Thursday, with a popular gauge of its strength rising to its highest level since May 2017......»»
Reserve Bank of India cuts rates, citing "sluggish" domestic growth, global headwinds
The Reserve Bank of India cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 6% from 6.25% on Thursday, a move that weakened the rupee against the dollar. The central bank said since its last meeting in February, "global economic activity has.....»»
Bets on Fed show more than one 2019 cut possible as bonds rally
Traders amped up bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year and Treasuries surged as investors around the world sought the safety of bonds amid increasing concern about a slowdown in global growth......»»