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Fading trade deal euphoria deals the US dollar a blow

Last week of the massive Trump climbdown on Chinese tariffs buoyed the dollar but the bump faded
Leah Zhang
19 May 2025
FX Market Updates
17/9/2019
Fed set to cut rates for second time this year. Sterling rises on hopes of avoiding a no deal Brexit, 31st October deadline is now looking unlikely.
FX Market Updates
15/9/2019
The spotlight in world financial markets remains squarely on the major correction under way in fixed income markets. The US 10 year treasury yields now nearly 0.50% more than it did at the beginning of the month, when a buying panic at the prospect of endless central bank accommodation brought it below 1.5%
In The News
12/9/2019
Strong customer authentication (SCA) is a requirement of PSD2 on payment service providers within the European Economic Area. The requirement ensures that electronic payments are performed with multi-factor authentication, to increase the security of electronic payments.
In The News
10/9/2019
Research has shown that 90% of all cyber security data breaches are caused by human error—moreso than advanced malware technology. In fact, a recent study highlighted that nearly 65% of the companies' employees have never changed their password.
FX Market Updates
8/9/2019
Last week largely reverse the currency moves from the week prior. Investors snapped up risk assets worldwide, including emerging market currencies.
FX Market Updates
1/9/2019
Risk appetite returns to markets. Johnson’s attempt to shut down Parliament for most of September and October will be tested as early as Tuesday.
FX Market Updates
29/8/2019
Investors fear ‘no deal’ Brexit after parliament suspension. Safe havens are buoyed by ‘risk-off’ mode in financial markets.
FX Market Updates
27/8/2019
Sterling slides as PM Johnson considers suspending parliament. China dismisses claims of talks to de-escalate the trade war with US officials.