Dollar set for steepest annual decline in eight years

Investing.com -- The dollar is heading for its sharpest annual retreat in eight years as investors anticipate further declines if the next Federal Reserve chair implements more interest-rate cuts.

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31 Dec, 2025
/ 11:48

Is One Asset Screaming that Stocks are Cheap Going into 2026? Can the S&P 500 Reach 10,000 in 2026?

The leading most diversified U.S. stock market index is the S&P 500. While the index has rallied by nearly 16% in 2025 to a record high, the top stock index may be inexpensive relative to another asset with a long history as the world’s leading currency: gold.

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30 Dec, 2025
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Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records

Asian shares were mixed Thursday in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas. Investors were encouraged by a statement by the People’s Bank of China, China’s central bank, promising to ensure adequate money supply to support financing, economic growth and inflation targets. U.S. markets will reopen for a full day of trading on Friday, though volumes will likely remain light this week with most investors having closed out their positions for the year.

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25 Dec, 2025
/ 05:47

Dollar Stable as U.S. Layoffs Remain at Bay

The dollar held generally steady despite renewed signs of U.S. labor resilience as currency markets brace for a potential intervention to support the Japanese yen.

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24 Dec, 2025
/ 16:28

Dollar’s Worst Drop Since 2017 Has Further to Go, Options Signal

The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell as much as 0.4% on Tuesday to the lowest level since early October before trimming its loss after a report showed US economic growth accelerated last quarter. The greenback index is down about 8% this year, putting it on track for its worst year since 2017, and the options market points to further declines in the coming months. Expectations that Federal Reserve will lower borrowing costs further while many other major central banks are close to being done with their easing cycles have weighed on the greenback.

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23 Dec, 2025
/ 21:08

The Dollar Falls Against the Pound and Euro

The dollar retreated Tuesday, adding to recent weakness. The WSJ Dollar Index ended the day 0.4% lower, with the euro and British pound among currencies gaining against the greenback. The dollar finished the day near its lows, despite a surprisingly strong U.

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23 Dec, 2025
/ 17:00

Bessent Sees Room for a Future Revamp of the Fed’s 2% Target

“Once we are back to 2 — which I think will be in sight — then we can have a discussion: Is it much smarter to have a range?” Bessent said in an interview on the . “Once we re-anchor to the target, then we can talk about a range.” The discussion could potentially be framed around a switch to 1.5% to 2.5% or 1% to 3%, Bessent suggested in the interview, which was posted on Dec. 22.

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23 Dec, 2025
/ 16:54

Modest Decline by the Bollar After Lower Inflation

American annual headline inflation at 2.7% was significantly lower than expected.

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19 Dec, 2025
/ 10:11

What to expect from the bond market in 2026

Britain's 10-year bond yield, which hit a 16-year high of 4.95% at the start of 2025 is expected to come down to 4.32% by the end of 2026.

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19 Dec, 2025
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Dollar Posts Modest Gains as EUR/USD Falls

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.05%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and posted modest gains as EUR/USD retreated. The dollar also found some support on Thursday after US weekly jobless claims fell as expected. The dollar initially moved lower on Thursday amid weaker-than-expected...

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18 Dec, 2025
/ 20:31

Dollar Recovers as EUR/USD Weakens

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher as Eurozone fiscal concerns weighed on EUR/USD. The dollar also found some support today after US weekly jobless claims fell as expected. The dollar initially moved lower today due to...

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18 Dec, 2025
/ 15:37

Why You Should Sell the U.S. Dollar and Buy the Euro Instead

March Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

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17 Dec, 2025
/ 18:33

Eurozone inflation holds steady at 2.1% in November

Compared with October, annual inflation fell in 12 member states, remained stable in five and rose in 10.

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17 Dec, 2025
/ 12:42

U.S. Dollar Ticks Lower After Data

The U.S. dollar moved slightly lower but remained little changed on the day despite a major update on the labor market in October and November.

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16 Dec, 2025
/ 20:04

Sovereign Outlook 2026: Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Fiscal Headwinds

Elevated geopolitical tensions, deeper political polarisation and persistent fiscal challenges outweigh the potential for stronger growth and instances of fiscal resilience, driving a negative sovereign credit outlook.

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15 Dec, 2025
/ 16:54

Trump's Fed pick comes into focus, economic data backlog clears: What to watch this week

With the December Fed meeting in the rear view, investor attention will turn toward Fed chair nomination drama and the potential for a Santa rally (or not)

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14 Dec, 2025
/ 12:31

European banks' best year on record: What's the outlook for 2026?

European bank stocks posted their strongest year on record in 2025, fuelled by resilient growth, high margins, and capital returns. Looking to 2026, the focus is now shifting to earnings growth, efficiency gains, and sustained shareholder payouts.View on euronews

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13 Dec, 2025
/ 06:01

Losses for the Dollar After the Fed Cuts as Expected

The US dollar’s general decline continued despite possibly lower dovishness in 2026.

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12 Dec, 2025
/ 20:22

Turnaround for Greece as Pierrakakis tapped to lead Eurogroup

Greece's finance minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis was elected Eurogroup chief on Thursday in a remarkable turnaround for a country that a decade ago was on the brink of crashing out of the euro.Your election today as President of the Eurogroup, dear Kyriakos @Pierrakakis, is a meaningful recognition of that progress," European Union chief Antonio Costa wrote on X.
Greece's colossal debt and financial woes were the Eurogroup's main preoccupation during the euro-area crisis -- which for a while threa

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11 Dec, 2025
/ 18:09

In stunning reversal for Europe, Greek finance minister elected as Eurogroup president

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis was elected Thursday as president of the Eurogroup — a move that would have been unthinkable just 10 years ago when the country was in the throes of a deep financial crisis that almost saw it tossed out of the eurozone altogether. The Eurogroup is the informal body of finance ministers from the 20 European Union members that use the euro as their shared currency. “Today is a day of pride for the country, for the government and for all the citizens,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in a statement congratulating Pierrakakis.

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11 Dec, 2025
/ 17:15

Limited Downside for the Pound Despite Weaker Jobs and GDP

Increasing signs of economic slowdown come ahead of likely tax hikes this month.

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14 Nov, 2025
/ 14:37

Gold holds five-day rally amid bets on Fed interest rate cut and US shutdown

Gold prices steadied on Thursday after a five-day rally that saw it reach successive records.

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02 Oct, 2025
/ 10:34

Eurozone inflation hits 2% ECB target after June interest rate cut

Services inflation was estimated to be the biggest driver of price rises, clocking a 3.3% rise. Food, alcohol and tobacco prices also ticked up 3.1%.

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01 Jul, 2025
/ 09:34

The EUR/USD Paradox: A Strong Euro in a Weak Economy

The euro is on a tear. It’s climbed to its highest level since late 2021, brushing up against the $1.16 mark.

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27 Jun, 2025
/ 12:54

Challenges for the Pound After Inflation and GDP Edge Down

Despite a generally strong job report, the pound has held close to recent lows.

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24 Jan, 2025
/ 10:52

Sterling slumps to new low; gilt yields soar

Higher bond yields would usually support the country’s currency, but there are fears that the rising costs needed to support UK government debt could lead to further tax increases or spending cuts, hindering the chances of an economic recovery. Markets "continue to function in an orderly way" and movements in government borrowing costs were being driven by "a wide range of international and domestic factors," he added.

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09 Jan, 2025
/ 13:25