Currency markets
Taiwan dollar eases after historic surge as officials deny currency talks with U.S.
Workers at a wet market count and return New Taiwan Dollar notes to customers, as Taiwan is expected to show positive GDP and economic growth, amid the covid-19 pandemic, in Taipei, Taiwan, 15 Aug 2021. Ceng Shou Yi | NurPhoto | Getty Images Taiwanese dollar pulled back Tuesday after a historic surge that saw it […]
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Tether eyes U.S. expansion with new stablecoin as CEO courts Washington crypto players
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is preparing to launch a U.S.-based stablecoin as soon as this year, as its CEO ramps up his presence in Washington to shape crypto regulation. In an interview with CNBC this week, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that the company is working on plans […]
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As the dollar falters, the world’s central banks tread a tightrope — devalue their currency or not
U.S. one hundred dollar bills. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The dollar has been sliding and the ripple effect on other currencies has brought a mix of relief and headache to central banks around the world. Uncertainty about U.S. policymaking has led to a flight out of the U.S. dollar and Treasurys in recent […]
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Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn’t sell Treasuries
View of the headquarters of the Bank of Japan in Tokyo. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) – Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country’s industrial competitiveness, as the currency’s weakness has pushed up households’ living costs, the ruling party’s policy chief said on Sunday. […]
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China unlikely to aggressively devalue yuan to offset impact of U.S. tariffs, economists say
An artwork juxtaposing Chinese yuan cash bills with the China’s flag Javier Ghersi | Moment | Getty Images China will not be able to wield a weaker yuan as a weapon in its deepening trade war with the U.S. due to concerns that such a move could trigger financial market instability, market watchers told CNBC. […]
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U.S. dollar index suffers biggest drop since 2022, hits new low for the year
The ICE U.S. Dollar Index dropped sharply again on Thursday, putting the greenback on track for its worst day since 2022. The index, which measures the U.S. dollar against a basket of global currencies, was last down 1.83% to 101.02. At one point in the session, it slipped below the 101 level. This would mark […]
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Japanese yen and Swiss franc top hedges against Trump tariffs, according to analysts
“The Japanese yen will be a good — and probably the best — candidate to hide from trade tensions and a U.S. recession, for a whole host of familiar reasons,” said Ebrahim Rahbari, head of rates strategy at Absolute Strategy Research. Zhang Xiaoyu | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Investors are flocking to safe […]
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Trump’s tariffs were expected to boost the dollar, but recession fears are dragging it down
The dollar began Monday on a weak note after significant losses last week due to a potentially weakening U.S. labor market, while concerns over a global trade war led investors to safe havens, lifting the yen and the Swiss franc. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Wall Street conventional wisdom in November was that […]
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Investors are turning bearish on the U.S. dollar as Trump tariffs loom
Foreign currencies are advertised in a window in Times Square, one of New York’s and the nation’s top tourist attractions, on March 28, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The rollout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime is dampening sentiment toward the dollar and prompting investors to look elsewhere for […]
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Political and financial turmoil set to dominate Turkey, risking economic stabilization plans
Protesters clash with Turkish anti riot police as they use tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, in Ankara on March 21, 2025. Adem Altan | Afp | Getty Images More than 1,100 people have been arrested in Turkey’s nationwide protests since demonstrations began on March 19, Turkish […]
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