US dollar news

Gold continues to hit record highs, having already had a bumper run in 2025. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are the key factors, while doubts over the US dollar are also attracting new investors.

What this means to me is that every pullback probably ends up being a buying opportunity.

Bitcoin’s decline, erasing billions in market value, underscores the cryptocurrency's vulnerability to macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures in early 2026.

Another burst lower took place on Friday for the USD/MXN ,and early morning trading this morning has seen the currency pair sustain lows around the 17.37365 ratio.

The Australian dollar continues to rocket to the upside as it looks like we are heading toward the 0.69 level, given enough time, as the Chinese economy and the RBA support it.

The British pound continues to rise against the US dollar on Friday, as we have seen a lot of strength in the UK economy.

The fact that we have stopped selling off in and of itself is a bit of a victory when you stop to think of all the things that are going on with risk appetite around the world.

Friday has seen the US dollar drop against most currencies around the world, including the Canadian dollar. At this point, it is more of a USD story than anything else.

The Euro was grinding just a touch higher despite the fact that it initially fell as the day started. Ultimately, we find ourselves watching the same important level heading into the weekend.

The S&P 500 has been somewhat noisy on Friday, as traders around the world have many things to ponder, including tariffs, geopolitics, and the US labor markets.

Extremely strong rises in Gold and Silver, driven partly by a lack of trust in US leadership and global monetary policies, are sending prices soaring to new all-time highs.

The USD/ZAR is near the 16.02000 level early this morning as global financial markets have turned dynamic and Forex has provided day traders fast speculative conditions.

EUR/USD bullish, hits 1.1897. Signals: Buy @ 1.1760, Sell @ 1.1960. Weak USD & Fed anticipation drive gains. Sell near 1.2000 resistance advised.

Gold hits record $5110; trend strongly bullish. Trading signals: Buy @ $4940, Sell @ $5220. Weak USD & geopolitics drive rally. Buy pullbacks advised.

Gold, Silver Continue to Make Strong Gains, Trade at Fresh Record Highs; Japanese Yen Gains on BoJ Intervention Fears, Coordination With USA; US Dollar Continues to Drop; Trum Threatens 100% Tariff on Canada on Proposed China Trade Deal

The GBP/USD exchange rate jumped to the highest level since September last year, continuing an uptrend that started in November last year when it bottomed at 1.3017. It rose after the UK published strong macro numbers, raising the odds of a Federal Reserve and Bank of England divergence.

The EUR/USD exchange rate continued its recent rally and crossed the important resistance level at 1.1805 as the US dollar retreated and as the Greenland crisis eased. It has jumped by 2.10% from its lowest point this month.

The Australian dollar continued its strong upward momentum as investors reacted to the latest jobs numbers, which raised odds of an interest rate hike. The AUD/USD pair rose to a high of 0.6900, its highest level since September 24. It has soared by over 16% from its lowest in April last year.

Tensions between the USA and the EU seem to have resolved, but war drums continue to beat over Iran, as high volatility finally returns to the Forex market, while Silver and Gold soar to new record highs.

The EUR/USD jumped on Friday and went into the weekend around the 1.18263 ratio, this after trading near highs which were testing the 1.17500 resistance mark most of the week.

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Despite a pause in tariff escalation, US–EU trade remains volatile under Donald Trump. From deficits and energy to services and the dollar, the trans-Atlantic relationship reveals deep ties — and clear vulnerabilities.

The US dollar remained quiet against the Mexican peso on Thursday, with the carry trade favoring downside momentum and the 17.50 level offering support.

The US dollar fell against the Swiss franc Thursday as the pair remains range-bound, with traders closely watching for potential SNB intervention near 0.79.

The US dollar dropped significantly against the Norwegian krone Thursday, pressured by rising Norwegian inflation, stronger oil, and ongoing risk sentiment shifts.

GBP/USD continues to struggle below the key 1.35 resistance level, with signs of exhaustion offering potential short opportunities targeting 1.3310.

The World Economic Forum has come to an end after a tense but ultimately anti-climactic week at Davos, with the US, Ukrainian and Canadian leaders attracting the most attention. Read DW's wrap of the summit.

The US dollar rallied against the Japanese yen ahead of Friday's BoJ meeting, with traders watching for dovish signals that could spark a move to 160.

The Euro saw modest gains on Thursday, staying range-bound as traders watch for a breakout above 1.1850 that could signal a push toward 1.20.

Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

The US dollar weakened further against the South African rand on Wednesday, breaking support near 16.30 amid gold strength and favorable rate differentials.

The NASDAQ 100 turned lower on Wednesday, falling below the key 25,000 level as geopolitical tensions with Europe and risk-off sentiment weigh on tech stocks.

Earlier this month, a US military operation captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and transported him to New York to face trial for narco-terrorism conspiracy. This was followed by the massive protests in Iran, which were bloodily suppressed by the Iranian regime. President Trump strongly hinted at a military response against Tehran and fears of war in the Middle East increased dramatically. T…

The US president said that his new pay-to-play, invitation-only body would "work with the United Nations." Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, "The old world order is unraveling at breathtaking pace." DW has more.

Bitcoin is under pressure as global risk appetite weakens, with the cryptocurrency eyeing key support at $84,000 amid macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds.

Trump comments on Greenland and Iran calm market volatility.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos. In his speech, he is expected to respond to US President Donald Trump's ambitions to control Greenland. Watch Merz's speech live here.

The S&P 500 briefly rallied before pulling back on Wednesday as traders digested President Trump’s Davos speech, with key support holding at the 6800 level.

The USD/JPY pair remains volatile near 158 ahead of the Bank of Japan's rate decision, with interest rate differentials and bond market stress in focus.

AUD/USD, AUD/JPY Power Higher as Australian Unemployment Makes Surprise Fall; Trump Calms Markets by Renouncing Force on Greenland, Downplays Potential Iran War, Takes Tariffs Off Table - Stocks Recover; Gold Makes New Record Then Retreats; Japanese Bond Yields Hit Record Highs; US Final GDP & PCE Price Index Data Due Today

AUD/USD surged to its highest level since September after strong Australian jobs data fueled RBA rate hike bets, with bulls now targeting 0.6835.

BTC/USD rose above $90K after Trump suspended NATO tariffs and backed crypto legislation, though technicals warn of a possible pullback toward $85K.

The GBP/USD pair is poised for a bullish breakout above 1.3430 as strong UK inflation data and easing US-UK trade tensions fuel upside momentum.

One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.

US President Donald Trump has said a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland had been formed. He also said planned tariffs on European countries would not be imposed.

Trump's appearance at the WEF comes as US allies are increasingly concerned over his plans to take over Greenland. He is also expected to speak about his proposal to create a "Board of Peace." DW has more.

The EUR/USD pair is consolidating near 1.1730 amid renewed U.S.–EU tariff tensions, with traders eyeing a break above 1.1800 or a drop toward 1.1650.

Gold prices have surged to record highs near $4,800 per ounce, driven by safe-haven demand amid U.S. - EU tensions over Greenland and weakening Dollar confidence.

The USD/SGD pair fell sharply to test recent lows near 1.28375 as global risk sentiment deteriorates, with Trump’s Davos speech in focus.

The USD/BRL continues to trade within a tight range near 5.3750, but upcoming remarks from President Trump at Davos could spark short-term volatility.

The prospect of a renewed US/EU trade war over Greenland could produce wild moves in this currency pair

USD/JPY experienced major volatility on Tuesday amid rising Japanese bond yields, but strong carry trade dynamics continue to favor the US dollar.

The NASDAQ 100 bounced from key support at 25,000 on Tuesday as traders shifted focus from geopolitical noise to the upcoming earnings season.

Gold prices continue to climb on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions and US dollar weakness fuel bullish momentum, with $5,000 per ounce now in sight.

In Davos, Canada's PM Mark Carney said his nation stands with Greenland amid Trump's pursuit of the world's largest island. Carney also sharply criticized the US-led global order. DW has more.

The Australian dollar is testing major resistance against the USD, fueled by stronger Chinese manufacturing data, RBA rate hike expectations, and rising commodity demand.

The USD/CHF pair slipped amid safe-haven flows into the Swiss franc, but analysts expect a rebound as interest rate differentials and SNB intervention risks favor the dollar.

The AUD/USD pair extended its bullish momentum as the US dollar weakened and traders await key Australian employment data, with 0.6800 as the next upside target.

Bitcoin price plunged below $90,000 amid rising global risk aversion and technical breakdowns, with bearish momentum likely targeting the $85,000 level.

GBP/USD continues its upward momentum, fueled by a weakening US dollar and strong UK jobs data, with a bullish flag pattern targeting 1.3565 in the near term.