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USD Softer Despite Strong NFP The US dollar has been a little softer over the European morning on Monday, retracing the gains posted on Friday on the back of a strong NFP. The headline NFP figure came in a 266k jobs vs 181k expected.… Read More

Powell Positive on US Economy The US dollar was higher over the last 24 hours. This is despite a weaker than expected CB consumer confidence number (125.5 vs 126.9 expected) in response to comments from Fed chair Powell. Speaking… Read More

USD Higher Ahead of Data The US dollar has been higher again today with the USD index trading 98.25 last, moving back up towards recent highs. Later today traders receive the CB consumer confidence number for last month which is expected… Read More

USD Higher on Better CPI The US dollar has been a little firmer today on the back of yesterday’s upside beat in CPI. Inflation was recorded as having grown at its fastest pace for seven months over October with a 0.4% monthly rise. The… Read More

Key Data Coming The US dollar has traded higher over the European morning on Tuesday, despite a better tone to risk markets. USD is still deriving some support from Friday’s NFP beat. Looking ahead today, focus is on the US ISM… Read More

Mixed Employment Reports For USD The US dollar has kicked off the new week on a firmer footing. USD index rallied to 97.11 last from earlier lows of 96.99. Friday’s jobs report was mixed, but broadly positive. The headline NFP figure came… Read More

FOMC in Focus The US dollar has been trading lower over the European morning on Wednesday as traders prepare for the October FOMC later today. The Fed is all-but-guaranteed to slash rates yet again with the latest market pricing reflecting… Read More

Risk appetite rose early on Monday on headline news surrounding Brexit and the US-China trade war. The focus for the rest of this day's trading session will be on two main points. The first is on Johnson's "meaningful" vote request. … Read More

USD Down on Dismal data The US dollar was heavily lower over the European morning session today as equity prices jumped on fresh hopes around a Brexit deal which has also seen GBP rallying, weighing on USD. USD index trades 97.43 last… Read More