Currency Analysis & Comment

The pound sterling plunged 1.3% at 5 AM EST Monday, wiping out the gains it took 12 sessions to muster. This is the British currency's worst tumble in nearly three months, since the 1.5% drop on Sept....

One of the most important pieces of data this week was November nonfarm payrolls. The softer release should have sent the U.S. dollar tumbling lower but instead the greenback ended the day sharply...

This article was written exclusively for Investing.comThe US dollar will be tested again today with the release of US nonfarm payrolls report and the USD/CAD will be among the most interesting dollar...

Against all odds, the euro climbed to its strongest level versus the U.S. dollar in more than two years. Not only was the single currency the day’s best performer, but it surged well above 1.20,...

The U.S. Dollar Index plummeted to a 2.5-year low on Monday as investors worry about rising virus cases, fresh lockdowns, holiday spending and the Federal Reserve. With U.S. virus cases topping 4...

The article was written exclusively for Investing.comThe GBP/CHF might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but THIS cup and handle formation certainly makes it a market for bullish speculators to...

Dollar whipsaws against euro, sterling Currency markets were whipsawed last night, with the dollar index trading in a near 80-point range before closing almost unchanged. The dollar was boosted by...

The US dollar drifted lower overnight following disappointing US Retail Sales and with increasing concerns about the downstream effects of the resurgent Covid-19 pandemic. The data saw US Treasury...

The US dollar extended its slide against all of the major currencies on Friday despite the recovery in stocks. As we’ve often said, currency traders are generally more cautious than...

This article was written exclusively for Investing.comThis week’s star performer in FX, the Turkish lira, continued to push higher on Friday, as it extended its gains to more than 10% against...

Pharmaceutical companies are making meaningful progress towards developing a successful vaccine but according to the markets, its just not fast enough. If we are lucky, a vaccine will be...

US dollar down slightly in AsiaOvernight the US dollar consolidated on forex markets, with the dollar index almost unchanged at 92.75. Amongst the major currencies, the Japanese yen retraced some of...

The US dollar traded sharply higher against all of the major currencies on Monday after Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) said their COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective in preventing the virus. While Pfizer’s...

US dollar retreats as regular service resumesThe US dollar index finished just 0.12% lower at 93.44 yesterday, but that belied the volatile nature of election day trading. The G-10 currencies traded...