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A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of USD.

15 October
US producer price index unexpectedly declined in April amid rising business costs

In April, the US Producer Price Index (PPI) fell at its fastest rate in five years. According to Bloomberg, this suggests that businesses are absorbing some of the hit from tariff hikes by cutting into their own profits.

16 May 2025
US producer price index unexpectedly declined in April amid rising business costs
US retail sales plunged in April following March surge ahead of tariffs

US retail sales slowed in April as President Donald Trump’s tariffs weighed on American consumers, who pulled forward some of their spending into March ahead of the duties, Yahoo Finance reports.

16 May 2025
US retail sales plunged in April following March surge ahead of tariffs
Dollar slides on bets of more Federal Reserve rate cuts — Reuters

The dollar is sliding on Friday as the US economic data release has fueled expectations of more monetary easing by the Federal Reserve. Markets are now pricing in a 56-basis-point reduction by December, up from 49 points expected the day before.

16 May 2025
Dollar slides on bets of more Federal Reserve rate cuts — Reuters
Fed needs to revise US jobs and inflation strategy to stabilize economy — Powell

US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell has stated the central bank should rethink its approach to fostering employment and controlling inflation in response to evolving economic conditions.

16 May 2025
Fed needs to revise US jobs and inflation strategy to stabilize economy — Powell
United States. Atlanta Fed GDPNow. The value of the indicator has increased from 2.3% to 2.5%

An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD.

15 May 2025
United States. Industrial Production (YoY). The value of the indicator has increased from 1.33% to 1.49%

An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD.

15 May 2025
United States. Industrial Production (MoM). The value of the indicator has increased from -0.3% to 0%

An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of USD.

15 May 2025
United States. Retail Sales (MoM). The value of the indicator has decreased from 1.7% to 0.1%

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of USD.

15 May 2025
United States. PPI (MoM). The value of the indicator has decreased from 0% to -0.5%

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of USD.

15 May 2025
US tax cuts extension could significantly increase national debt — Bloomberg

According to one official estimate, the massive tax cuts in the United States planned by the Republicans will cost the country $3.8 trillion over the next ten years. However, the calculations of independent agencies suggest larger sums, Bloomberg reports.

15 May 2025
US tax cuts extension could significantly increase national debt — Bloomberg

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.