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7 May
Dollar News (USD)
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Investors leave the US markets and massively reorient their portfolios to European funds, equities, and government bonds amid the announcement of US tariffs and subsequent turmoil in global markets.
23 April
IMF: US to face the hardest blow from global trade tensions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of serious risks to the global economy caused by the escalation of trade tensions. According to the Fund's analysts, it is the US that will suffer the greatest losses.
23 April
Valentin Marinov, one of the leading experts at Credit Agricole, considers the dollar's fall to be temporary. He estimates that by the mid-year, the American currency will regain its former strength.
23 April
Luis de Guindos, Vice‑President of the European Central Bank (ECB), believes the euro could one day rival the US dollar as a reserve currency. In his opinion, this will be possible if EU countries unite in favor of integration.
23 April
American CEOs’ economic estimates approach 2008 crisis levels
Since the 2008 financial crisis, American corporations have never been so negative about the state of the national economy. According to Bloomberg experts, this is a worrying sign for investors trying to gauge the impact of Donald Trump's trade policy on the stock market.
23 April
The dollar surged sharply before stabilizing on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The news boosted market sentiment, according to Reuters.
23 April
Investors holding long positions in the US dollar may see a long-awaited rebound in its price, potentially including near-term appreciation.
22 April
Most Americans are unhappy with Trump's economic policies — CNBC
A recent CNBC poll reveals that Donald Trump's approval rating for his economic policies has hit an all-time low. For the first time in his presidency, 55% of respondents reported being unhappy with the leader’s economic management, while only 43% expressed support.
22 April
Atlanta Fed predicts 1.2 million job cuts in US federal workforce
According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the US federal workforce could shrink by around 1.2 million employees, with most cuts hitting contract and grant-funded positions.
22 April
Chicago Fed President says US central bank independence is crucial to curbing inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee emphasized the importance of maintaining the US central bank’s independence. His comments came amid growing criticism from Donald Trump targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
22 April
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.
