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'Different from anything in the past 80 years of dollar dominance': U.S. sanctions spur a 'paradox' pushing allies away from American currency

Economists warn the ongoing war in Iran and aggressive U.S. trade policies have eroded trust in American financial systems.

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How AI is forcing central banks to rethink inflation and rates

Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.

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Germany has world's second biggest gold reserve. Time to cash it in?

To ease the burden on consumers, DIW head Marcel Fratzscher proposes selling part of Germany's gold reserves — currently worth around €440 billion.

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Iran war pushes Germany's deficit to 4.2% as growth outlook is cut by 50%

Germany's top economic institutes say the Iran war is exposing structural weaknesses that predate the conflict — and warn that without reform, the country risks permanently underperforming its growth potential.

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Dollar Gains on Concerns Over a Lengthy War in Iran

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.42%. The dollar moved higher on Friday as weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, the ongoing war in Iran has boosted demand for the dollar as a safe haven. In addition, higher T-note yields on Friday...

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Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.50%. The dollar is climbing today as weakness in stocks has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, the ongoing war in Iran has boosted demand for the dollar as a safe haven. In addition, higher T-note yields today are...

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Does Trump want Germany's gold? The safety of US bullion reserves

Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky.

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‘Repatriate the gold’: German economists advise withdrawal from US vaults

Shift in relations and unpredictability of Donald Trump make it ‘risky to store so much gold in the US’, say experts

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Yen Strength Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.05%. The yen’s strength is weighing on the dollar on Monday after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month’s policy meeting. Also, Monday’s weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index...

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Dollar Softens as Fed Rate-Cut Chances Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33% at a 2-week low. The yen's strength is weighing on the dollar today after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month's policy meeting. Also, today's weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index is bearish for the...

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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.04%. The dollar posted modest gains on Friday due to higher T-note yields, which have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar fell back from its best level after the University of Michigan US Sep consumer sentiment index fell more...

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Dollar Moves Higher as President Trump Eases Criticism of Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.30%. The dollar rose Friday on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn’t necessary, easing concerns around the Fed’s independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. On the negative side was Friday’s...

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Dollar Gains as President Trump Downplays Rift with Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.35%. The dollar is climbing today on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn't necessary, easing concerns around the Fed's independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. Higher T-note yields today are...

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Germany stores 1.2k tons of gold at the Fed—Trump fears are sparking repatriation demands

Germans are calling on gold reserves worth $130 million to be brought home from the U.S. as Trump threats heat up.

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Dollar Moves Higher on Signs of US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.37%. The dollar moved higher Thursday on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are limited...

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Dollar Supported by Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.34%. The dollar is climbing today on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are...

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Dollar Gains and Gold Posts a Record High on Tariff Anxiety

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.19%. The dollar rose Thursday on a possible trade war escalation that would boost inflation and keep the Fed's policy restrictive. President Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages late Thursday if the EU...

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Dollar and Gold Strengthen on Threats of Additional Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.21%. The dollar is climbing today on a possible escalation of the trade war that would boost inflation and keep the Fed's policy restrictive. President Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages late...

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It’s 5 minutes to midnight for Germany’s economy, Bundesbank chief warns

The Bundesbank racked up its first loss since 1979, as president Joachim Nagel called on Germany's incoming government to save the economy.

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Dollar Slightly Higher on Potential US Tariffs on China

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.09% after recovering from a 3-week low. The dollar recovered early losses after President Trump said that he is considering a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods in retaliation for the flow of fentanyl from the country. Also, dovish ECB comments Wednesday...

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Dollar Recovers as Trump Threatens Tariffs on China

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.11%. The dollar today recovered from a 3-week low and is mildly higher. The dollar recovered early losses after President Trump said that he is considering a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods in retaliation for the flow of fentanyl from...

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Dollar Rebounds on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.37%. The dollar on Friday recovered from early losses and posted moderate gains. Friday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Dec housing starts and Dec manufacturing production were bullish for the dollar. Also, Friday's action by the IMF to raise its 2025 US...

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Dollar Weakens on Lower Bond Yields and Stronger Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.10%. The dollar today gave up an early advance and turned moderately lower after the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 2-week low of 4.566%, weakening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, today's stock rally has curbed liquidity demand for the...

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Dollar Edges Higher on Strength in Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.03% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar was supported by Friday’s news of an unexpected increase in the US Nov import price index ex-petroleum, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. The dollar also found support from stronger interest rate differentials...

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Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07% at a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar is supported by today’s news of an unexpected increase in the US Nov import price index ex-petroleum, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. The dollar is also seeing support from stronger interest rate...

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