U.S. dollar slips after French inflation cools, China re-opens (DXY)

metamorworks/iStock via Getty Images The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) eased in Wednesday trading, slipping 0.3%, after consumer prices in France cooled more than expected in December, the third major European economy to signal that inflation may be past its peak. That comes as investors appear optimistic that China’s relaxation of its zero-COVID policy will help … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs, strict licensing and a digital dollar

In October, Toronto-based Coinsquare became the first crypto trading business to get dealer registration from the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). That means a lot as now Coinsquare investors’ funds enjoy the security of the Canadian Investment Protection Fund in the event of insolvency, while the exchange is required to report its financial … Read more

Dollar headed for weekly loss as investors brace for slower Fed hikes

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Nov 24, 2022  •  2 minutes ago  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content SINGAPORE — The dollar stood close to a three-month low and was on track for a weekly loss on Friday, as the prospect of the Federal Reserve slowing monetary … Read more

Gold gains on softer dollar as Fed signals slowdown in rate hikes

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Economy PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Nov 24, 2022  •  1 minute ago  •  1 minute read Join the conversation Article content Gold prices rose to a near one-week high on Thursday on a weaker dollar, after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s November meeting signaled it may soon … Read more

Stocks Boosted by Rate-Hike Outlook; Dollar Slips: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — European stocks gained and the dollar fell after Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed support for more moderate interest-rate increases. Most Read from Bloomberg The Stoxx Europe 600 Index extended its recent rally as the real estate sector outperformed, boosted by the prospects of slower rate hikes and analyst upgrades. Dr. Martens Plc shares … Read more

Bill Ackman reveals short position against Hong Kong dollar

Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund manager and founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, said he has taken a “large notional short position” against the Hong Kong dollar, arguing it is “only a matter of time” before the currency’s peg to the US dollar breaks. In a Twitter post on Wednesday evening in the US, … Read more

Surprise: Dollar Tree’s $1.25 price strategy is actually working

New York CNN Business — When Dollar Tree said it would raise prices to $1.25 after 35 years sticking to $1, some fans protested and industry analysts questioned the decision. A year later, the controversial move appears to be paying off. Higher prices have added to Dollar Tree’s sales. The switch has also allowed the … Read more

Sterling climbs as dollar rally wanes

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Nov 22, 2022  •  1 minute ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Article content LONDON — The pound rose on Tuesday after falling in the previous session, as the dollar retreated following three days of gains. The greenback – typically the driver of … Read more

Dollar steadies as China COVID fears linger

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Nov 21, 2022  •  6 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Article content SINGAPORE — The dollar pared some of its strong overnight gains on Tuesday after investors flocked to the safe-haven currency on nerves over China’s COVID flare ups, though cautious … Read more

Dollar rises as China COVID worries spur safe-haven buying

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Economy PMN Business Author of the article: Reuters Ankur Banerjee and Harry Robertson Publishing date: Nov 21, 2022  •  2 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Article content SINGAPORE/LONDON — The U.S. dollar was firmly higher against major currencies on Monday, as rising COVID-19 cases in China led to … Read more