Forex markets
Russian ruble: The curious case of the world’s best-performing currency this year
A Russian ruble coin with a U.S. dollar bill and a quarter dollar coin in Moscow, on Oct. 10, 2023. Alexander Nemenov | AFP | Getty Images In the midst of a long-drawn war, declining oil prices, stiff sanctions, and an economy that’s on the downhill, Russia’s ruble has been rising. In fact, it is […]
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As the TACO trade goes viral, another is gaining traction: ‘Anywhere But The USA’
“It’s become quite emotive,” one market watcher told CNBC. “Nobody wants to invest in an environment where the government might change its mind overnight.” Source
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A market options hedge as other risks lurking out there despite Tuesday’s rally
Bond yields provide critical insights into economic expectations, inflation, and currency valuation. Higher bond yields, especially on government bonds, can signal expectations of stronger economic growth. Lower yields suggest economic slowdown or recession fears, as investors flock to safe assets, driving bond prices up and yields down. Higher economic growth is good, but higher inflation […]
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Dollar General is one of the best stock performers of Trump’s first 100 days
The Dollar General in Snow Hill, Maryland on April 2, 2024. Deb Lindsey | The Washington Post | Getty Images Dollar General is among the best-performing stocks in the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term. Since Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, shares of the discount retailer have soared more than 36% as of […]
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The dollar has fallen over 8% this year. How much further could it go?
Investment banks are warning of a potential structural decline in the U.S. dollar , citing risks ranging from dramatic shifts in U.S. trade policy to the potential unwinding of massive foreign investments in American assets. The dominant view among major institutions leans toward sustained dollar weakness. Deutsche Bank last week forecast a “structural dollar downtrend,” […]
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Why gold became the safe haven of choice as U.S. Treasurys and dollar sold off
One kilogram gold bars at the ABC Refinery smelter, operated by Pallion, in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold prices have been on a tear with the recent trade turmoil driving investors to the safe haven, while competing assets such as the U.S. Treasurys and the […]
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This ultimate global safe haven benefiting from the dollar’s downfall is up 11% this year
As the U.S. dollar slides and the stock market whipsaws, investors are pilling into the Swiss franc. The currency, long considered a safe haven for traders in search of respite from the current market volatility, has seen upward pressure as the greenback struggled. Compounding concerns about the state of U.S. economy and President Donald Trump’s […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Investors grow wary of U.S. assets as Trump intensifies attacks on Powell
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 17, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Yesterday’s edition of this newsletter cautioned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire to intervene in the Federal Reserve, as he […]
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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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Dollar slide is just a blip as tailwinds remain in place, Piper Sandler says
Despite the dollar’s slide to a multi-year low, Piper Sandler says it’s still confident on the currency. The dollar index , which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, fell last week to its lowest point since April 2022 amid heightened uncertainty from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Since the start of the month, […]
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