Historical Currency Market News Stories
U.S. Shutdown Boosts Dollar; Yen Nears Intervention!
A potential end to the U.S. government shutdown has reinforced the dollar across FX, while renewed risk appetite is putting the yen under pressure and raising intervention odds. This article explains the drivers, likely FX flows, and practical watch‑points for traders and corporate treasurers.
Kyrgyz $174M FX Selloff; RBI Rupee's Sharp Rebound
On Nov 12, 2025 the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic sold roughly $174M to steady the som while the Reserve Bank of India continued jawboning and intervening as the rupee staged a V-shaped recovery around ₹88.80. Both actions underscore rising central-bank activism in emerging FX and raise short-term volatility risks for traders.
UK Jobs Shock Weakens Pound; Yen Outlook Slips Now
UK unemployment rise and slower wage growth pushed sterling lower as markets price in earlier BoE cuts; separately, banks trimmed yen forecasts, keeping USD/JPY elevated and favoring yen depreciation in the near term.
USD/NZD Weakens; RBNZ Cut Odds Rise After Jobs Now
USD/NZD saw mixed swings this week after New Zealand's unemployment surprise and a late-week easing of US fiscal risk. NZ data pushed the kiwi lower mid-week, but progress toward resolving a US government shutdown and stronger risk appetite later trimmed the US dollar, leaving a modest weekly USD depreciation versus the NZD.
AUD Weakens After Trade Shock; USD Yields Rise Now
A sudden collapse in Australia’s trade surplus and firm U.S. Treasury yields pushed AUD/USD lower this week. Easing U.S.–China rhetoric offered only limited relief as investors favored the dollar amid higher yields and softer export data.
Shutdown Hope Boosts AUD; Yen Forecasts Cut Deep!!
Progress on U.S. funding talks lifted risk-sensitive currencies such as the AUD while pressuring the safe-haven yen; major banks trimmed yen year‑end targets citing muted BOJ tightening prospects.
Dollar Rallies on Fed; Indonesia Plans Rupiah Cut!
A hawkish shift in Federal Reserve commentary lifted the US dollar across most major pairs, while Indonesia advanced a rupiah redenomination bill. The dollar's climb pushed EUR, GBP, and JPY lower, and traders should watch US yields and Indonesia's legislative timeline for follow-through.
Dollar Eases; Euro, Swiss Gain After Fed Speeches!
The U.S. dollar slipped after a series of Federal Reserve speeches prompted traders to pause on tighter-rate bets, lifting the euro and Swiss franc. In Asia, the yen strengthened versus the dollar as regional currencies lagged, reflecting divergent central bank cues and safe-haven flows.
Dollar Strength as U.S. Yields Rise; China Slump.
The U.S. dollar strengthened after U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher and China reported weaker-than-expected trade figures. The move lifted the dollar index and pressured the yen and sterling, while commodity-linked currencies faced downside risk. This article explains the drivers, the cross-currency impacts, and what traders should watch next.
AI Sell-Off Lifts Dollar & Yen; Asian FX Sinks Now
A sharp sell-off in AI-linked equities sparked risk aversion that bolstered the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen while putting downward pressure on several Asian currencies. A concurrent Chinese tariff suspension offered limited relief as traders repositioned around Fed rate expectations.
Dollar Demand At Four-Month High; Yen Strengthens.
U.S. dollar demand jumped to a four-month high as investors favored higher Treasury yields and safe-haven liquidity, pressuring other currencies. Separately, the yen firmed after Bank of Japan minutes signaled lingering policy ambiguity, prompting short-covering and safe-haven flows in JPY pairs.
Dollar Near Highs; Sterling Falls, Aussie Holds
The US dollar firmed near multi‑month highs as mixed Fed signals reduced near‑term easing bets, while UK fiscal jitters pushed sterling lower. The RBA’s pause kept the Australian dollar relatively steady, highlighting diverging domestic drivers across key currencies.
Dollar Near 3-Month High; UBS Lifts AUD to .68 Now
The US dollar has strengthened to near three‑month highs as traders position ahead of key US economic releases, pushing the Dollar Index toward technical resistance. Separately, UBS raised its AUD/USD year‑end forecast to 0.68, signaling confidence in the Australian dollar’s resilience despite broader dollar gains.
Yen Hits ¥154.45—Tokyo Warns of Intervention Risk!
The yen plunged to ¥154.45 against the dollar, prompting Tokyo to warn about rapid one‑sided moves and raising the specter of FX intervention as the BOJ stays dovish while the Fed cools cut expectations.
Central Banks Accelerate Shift From the US Dollar!
Central banks are noticeably trimming dollar holdings while Argentina boosts yuan usage for imports, accelerating changes in reserve flows and trade settlement that are reshaping currency demand.
Dollar Rally Pressures Pairs; India Reserves Fall
A broad US dollar rally, driven by recent central-bank signals and yield differentials, is pressuring major FX pairs. Separately, India’s forex reserves slid roughly $6.9bn, raising near‑term pressure on the rupee and reducing policy buffers.
Fed and BoC Cut Rates; Loonie Up, Dollar Weakens!!
The Fed and Bank of Canada both trimmed policy rates by 25 bps, driving a weaker US dollar and firmer Canadian dollar. Hong Kong’s HKMA matched the Fed cut to preserve the HKD peg, prompting immediate bank prime-rate adjustments. The coordinated moves reshaped short-term carry and liquidity flows across major FX pairs.
Central Bank Alerts: Fed & BoC Spark FX Jolt Today
A packed central-bank schedule — with the Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada issuing policy updates today and the Bank of Japan and ECB set to follow — has lifted FX volatility. Traders should focus on rate guidance and cross‑currency reactions, while no single-country news dominated the last 24 hours.
Yen Strengthens, Eases Policy Fears - Dollar Falls
The yen strengthened after officials quelled intervention concerns, easing safe-haven flows and pressuring the dollar, which also softened on renewed U.S.–China trade optimism. Traders adjusted positions across major pairs as risk appetite improved and Japan signalled policy stability.
Dollar Slides on US-China Deal Hopes; GBP Poised!!
Risk-on sentiment from improved U.S.–China trade talks pushed the dollar lower across major pairs, while sterling faces near-term pressure after mixed UK CPI and retail data that support a short bias on GBP/USD.