The US dollar fell slightly, while bond yields were little changed amid little major news for markets to digest. Markets await tonight’s important US payrolls data release.
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051224
The US dollar and bond yields fell in response to softer data on the US services sector, partially retracing later following Fed Chair Powell’s comments advocating caution regarding the easing cycle.
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4:15
041224
The US dollar fell slightly, as did short maturity bond yields. Fedspeak was slightly dovish. South Korea’s declaration of martial law caused a brief bid for safe-haven assets.
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031224
The US dollar rose in the wake of the weekend’s Trump comments on the US dollar’s leading global role. Bond yields were mixed, amid solid US economic data.
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021224
The US dollar and bond yields fell, while equities rose. There was little economic data of note, and market concerns about Trump tariffs have abated.
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