The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

A surge in tech firms Thursday helped Asian markets track a Wall Street rally after data showed US inflation at a more than three-year low, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.05%. The dollar Wednesday recovered from early losses and climbed to a 1-week high after the as-expected US Aug core CPI report diminished the chances of a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed at next week’s FOMC meeting, a supportive factor...

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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.10%. The dollar today is slightly higher, supported by reduced speculation about a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed. The swap markets are discounting the chances for a 50 bp rate cut at next week’s FOMC meeting at 29%, down...

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Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday after a rally on Wall Street as traders try to assess the outlook for US interest rates following last week's disappointing jobs report, with focus on the release of key inflation data.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.37%. Monday’s stronger-than-expected US economic news was bullish for the dollar. The dollar also rose on reduced speculation that the Fed will cut interest rates aggressively as swap markets are discounting the chances for a 50 bp rate cut at next week’s...