A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of USD.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of USD.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an unexpected rise in job openings to 7.39 million in April, exceeding forecasts of 7.10 million. The increase was driven by gains in the healthcare, professional, and business services sectors.
According to the latest estimates from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), global GDP growth is expected to slow from 3.3% last year to 2.9% in both 2025 and 2026. In March, the organization predicted increases of 3.1% this year and 3% next year.
US Treasuries weakened in early June, with 30-year bond yields surging to 5%, driven by renewed concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies during a critical week for economic data, Bloomberg reported.
According to Kitco News, the gold market has significant upside potential driven by economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability. However, Michele Schneider, chief market strategist at MarketGauge, highlights promising opportunities in silver.
Debate is heating up within the US Federal Reserve (Fed) over the future direction of monetary policy. A key factor in the discussions is President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and its impact on inflation, according to Yahoo Finance.
US manufacturing activity declined for the third straight month in May, while imports plunged to a 16-year low as American companies cut production amid rising tariffs, according to Bloomberg.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of USD.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD.
The dollar opened the week with a downtrend on June 2, following President Trump's announcement late Friday that he intends to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%. Beijing responded to the move, rejecting accusations that it had breached a deal concerning key minerals.
The dollar is the monetary unit of the United States (US). It is also used as the official currency by some other countries (Ecuador, Zimbabwe, El Salvador). The dollar holds a leading position in the world economy.
At the moment, the dollar dominates the system of international settlements with almost 50% share (the euro ranks second with less than 25%). Meanwhile, the dollar's dominance is even more pronounced in the financial sector, on the foreign exchange market, and in the government reserves.
The US currency (USD) quotes, as well as those of its foreign counterparts, depend primarily on the economic and political situation in the issuing country. The US authorities, such as the Federal Reserve System (the Fed) and the Department of the Treasury, influence the dollar exchange rate by changing their monetary, fiscal, budget, and tax policies.
Moreover, the value of the dollar may be significantly affected by the latest news and the international situation. Global economic problems and rising geopolitical tensions have historically been favorable for the US currency, as investors consider it one of the major safe-haven assets, along with gold. In contrast, during periods of strong economic growth and a relatively calm global environment, the demand for the dollar tend to reduce.