Tag: DXY
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Ringgit Drops as US Dollar Firmness Gathers Ahead of US Non-Farm Payrolls
Ringgit Weakens Ahead of Key US Jobs Data The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on a morning that saw the US Dollar Index (DXY) showing resilience. Traders and investors are positioning ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated US non-farm payrolls (NFP) release, which is expected to provide fresh clues on the strength of the…
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Ringgit slips as US dollar firms ahead of payrolls data
Ringgit slips as US dollar firms ahead of payrolls data The Malaysian ringgit opened lower against the US dollar this morning, extending losses as traders brace for the key US non-farm payrolls (NFP) report. The local currency traded at 4.0650/0750 per greenback at 8 am local time, modestly weaker than the prior session, reflecting the…
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Ringgit Declines as US Dollar Strength Persists Ahead of Payrolls Release
Rising Dollar Pressure Pushes Ringgit Lower The Malaysian ringgit opened the session softer against the US dollar, with traders citing a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) as the primary driver. Market participants are bracing for tonight’s release of the US non-farm payrolls data, a key indicator that could influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s near-term…
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Powell’s Doubts on December Cut Boosts the U.S. Dollar and Dampens the Debasement Trade
Powell’s Reservations Stifle December Rate-Cut Bets The U.S. dollar has been under pressure in recent weeks as traders looked for signs that the Federal Reserve would ease policy in December. Instead, a series of remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell introduced fresh doubt about whether the central bank would cut rates this year, prompting renewed…
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Powell’s Doubts on December Rate Cut Boost the U.S. Dollar
Powell’s Doubts Push the Dollar Higher The U.S. dollar has renewed its strength as markets reassess the odds of a December rate cut following cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. After a period of choppiness driven by the so-called “debasement trade,” the dollar index, known as the DXY, nudged higher as traders priced…