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African countries accelerate shift away from the U.S. dollar in regional trade

A growing number of African countries are accelerating efforts to reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar by expanding the use of local currencies and the Chinese yuan in trade and financial transactions. The trend reflects a broader strategy to strengthen monetary independence, lower transaction......

Sterling edges higher against euro before Bank of England decision as dollar gains on geopolitical tensions

The British pound traded mixed on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Bank of England's latest monetary policy announcement. While sterling strengthened against the euro, it retreated versus the U.S. dollar as heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted demand......

Dollar falls in global markets as US strikes on Iran are paused

The US dollar weakened against major currencies at the start of the week as investors responded positively to the temporary suspension of American air operations against Iran and a decline in oil prices. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of six major......

Sterling remains near two-month peak as UK fiscal worries ease

The British pound remained close to its strongest level against the U.S. dollar in more than two months on Thursday, supported by improving market sentiment over the United Kingdom’s fiscal direction and reduced concerns about government spending plans. Sterling traded slightly lower against the......

India’s SP Group secures $650 million in first dollar bond issuance

India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group has raised $650 million through its first-ever dollar-denominated debt issuance, marking a significant step in the conglomerate’s efforts to access global capital markets, according to sources familiar with the transaction. The fundraising represents the......

US dollar gains as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns

The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies as renewed tensions in the Middle East increased uncertainty in global financial markets, prompting investors to seek traditional safe-haven assets while reassessing the outlook for inflation and monetary policy. The US Dollar Index, which measures......

Rupee pressure returns as Indian companies revive forex arbitrage trades

The Indian rupee has come under renewed pressure as companies increasingly exploit pricing gaps between domestic foreign-exchange markets and offshore non-deliverable forward (NDF) contracts, a strategy that is boosting demand for U.S. dollars and reviving a longstanding challenge for policymakers. Market......

Canadian dollar outlook weakens as USMCA uncertainty dims rate hike expectations

The outlook for the Canadian dollar has softened as economists revise expectations for currency strength amid growing uncertainty over the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its potential impact on monetary policy in Canada. A Reuters poll of foreign exchange analysts indicates that......

Central banks signal historic shift in reserve strategies away from the US dollar

Central banks around the world are expected to gradually reduce the share of the US dollar in their foreign exchange reserves over the next decade, marking a significant shift in global reserve management strategies, according to a recent survey conducted by financial think tank OMFIF. The study suggests......