Keywords: US dollar


Warnings grow over gradual erosion of US dollar global dominance

A group of senior policymakers and economists has renewed concerns about the long-term strength of the US dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency, pointing to shifting capital flows, policy risks, and weakening global confidence. Janet Yellen, speaking at an investment summit hosted by......

Gold falls as Trump Hormuz blockade lifts oil and dollar

Gold prices dropped in early Asian trading after Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a surge in oil prices and strengthening the US dollar. The decline followed Trump’s announcement that the US Navy would immediately block vessels entering or leaving the strategic......

Dollar nears 100 as strong jobs data and Iran war fuel safe-haven demand

The U.S. dollar index hovered near the 100-point mark on Friday as an unexpectedly strong March jobs report combined with deepening fears over a prolonged military conflict in Iran reinforced the greenback's status as the world's primary safe-haven currency. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 178,000......

Gold and silver tumble as dollar surges on Iran war and inflation fears

Gold and silver fell sharply on Thursday as the U.S. dollar staged a strong recovery, driven by higher-than-expected inflation signals and the fallout from President Donald Trump's televised address promising to intensify military operations against Iran. The selloff ended a four-session winning......

Dollar surges as Trump ultimatum to Iran nears deadline

The US dollar strengthened sharply as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated ahead of the expiration of President Donald Trump’s ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, driving investors toward safe-haven assets and pressuring Asian currencies and equities. The dollar index rose to around......

Gold heads for worst weekly loss since 2020 amid Fed stance

Gold prices are on course for their steepest weekly decline since March 2020, pressured by the Federal Reserve’s firm interest rate stance and a stronger US dollar, despite a modest rebound on Friday. Spot gold edged higher early in the session to around 4,700 dollars per ounce, recovering from......

Dollar heads for sharpest weekly drop as global rate outlook shifts

The US dollar is on track for its steepest weekly decline since late January, falling about 1.1 percent against major currencies as other leading central banks signal tighter monetary policy while the Federal Reserve holds back. The shift reflects a rapid change in global policy expectations following......

Moroccan dirham weakens against Euro and US dollar in early March

The Moroccan dirham weakened against major currencies during the first week of March, according to weekly indicators released by Bank Al-Maghrib. Between March 5 and 11, the dirham depreciated by 0.5% against the Euro and 0.8% against the United States dollar,......

U.S. dollar hits four month high as Middle East war drives safe haven demand

The U.S. dollar strengthened this week, with the dollar index rising above 99.00 to its highest level since late November 2025 as investors moved toward safe haven assets amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The index traded near 99.34 on Thursday after reaching an intraday high close to 99.76.......