An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD.
2 February
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US consumer sentiment rises amid improved inflation expectations
According to the University of Michigan, the US Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 60.7 in June from 52.2 a month earlier. The 8.5-point increase was the largest since early 2024 and reached a four-month high.
30 June 2025
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of USD.
27 June 2025
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of USD.
27 June 2025
No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.
27 June 2025
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD.
27 June 2025
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD and the fall in quotes of Silver, Gold.
27 June 2025
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD and the fall in quotes of Silver, Gold.
27 June 2025
US trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May due to sharp decline in exports
In May, the difference between US imports and exports of goods increased by 11.1%, reaching $96.6 billion. This was the result of the strongest export decline since the start of the pandemic, while imports remained virtually unchanged.
27 June 2025
Rise in US jobless claims points to weaker labor market
The number of Americans who continue to receive unemployment benefits surged to its highest since November 2021. Bloomberg notes that increasingly more people struggle to find a new job quickly.
27 June 2025
Declining consumer spending dampened US GDP growth in first quarter
US consumer spending in the first quarter grew at its slowest pace since the start of the pandemic. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the figure rose just 0.5%, well below the initial estimate of 1.2%. As a result, GDP declined at a downwardly revised 0.5% annualized rate.
27 June 2025
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.
