The dollar is at its highest level in two decades

The US dollar settled at its highest level in two decades, Friday, after global markets swept into a wave of risk-off, with traders expecting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 100 basis points later this month.Currencies seen as more vulnerable, including the Australian dollar and the British pound, have been pressured by a … Read more

Dollar falls as investors turn to riskier currencies

The US dollar fell broadly on Thursday, giving up gains in recent sessions as risk appetite encouraged investors to buy higher-yielding currencies. Stock markets around the world rose on Thursday after their recent slump, as bets that Saudi Arabia might boost oil production helped cool crude prices, offsetting fears of rising inflation and tightening monetary … Read more

Dollar loses momentum after weeks of rally

(Archyde.com)The US dollar is headed for its worst week since early February against the major currencies on Friday, losing some of the momentum it gained from a sudden 10 percent rise in its value.The dollar received a boost from investors’ appetite for it, as a safe haven amid turmoil in the markets due to fears … Read more