Dollar

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Risk Appetite Improves as US Stocks Rise, Metals Surge, and Dollar Softens : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

News Desk 06/01/2026

U.S. Markets  US markets extended gains today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 up 0.22% and 0.43%, respectively. On Monday, indices moved higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gaining 0.63% and 0.43%, respectively, driven by optimism about geopolitical events and fresh investment

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US Markets Stay Cautious Ahead of CPI; Dollar Softens, Gold and Silver Surge : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

News Desk 17/12/2025

U.S. Markets The SPX fell by 0.4% yesterday for the third consecutive session. The muted movement reflects the market waiting for key economic data this week to gauge the health of the economy. Yesterday, we saw release of economic data. The economy saw 105,000 jobs being shed in October and unemployment rate rose to 4.6% […]

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US Markets Ease as Dollar Stays Soft; Oil Slips, Gold Holds Near Highs : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

News Desk 16/12/2025

US Markets  The SPX ended yesterday’s trading session down 0.16% at $6,818.87, as weakness in major tech stocks weighed on the index. SPX is trading lower by 0.60% in early Asian hours today. A fall in Broadcom and other AI-related stocks dragged the Nasdaq 100 lower by 0.46% yesterday. The Dow Jones Index fell -41 […]

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US Rally Builds as S&P Nears Record High; Dollar Drops and Oil Softens on Rate-Cut Bets : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

News Desk 05/12/2025

US Markets  The S&P 500 held its upward momentum yesterday and is pushing higher this morning, trading around $6,875 in Asian hours, firmly above the key $6,850 level and signaling growing strength ahead of next week’s FOMC. Equities continue to trade near record highs amid an increasingly healthy market rotation, a constructive sign for the […]

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Equities Surge on Political Breakthrough; Dollar Dips as Gold Extends Gains – Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

News Desk 10/11/2025

US Markets The Senate’s procedural vote to resolve the record-breaking government shutdown has injected strong bullish energy into equity markets, reigniting risk appetite among investors. S&P 500 jumped 0.6% and Nasdaq 100 surged 1%, signalling broad optimism that political uncertainty and its economic drag are fading quickly. Historically, shutdown resolutions have

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Dollar rebound extends to a second week as US recession narrative fades

PR News Desk 29/09/2025

Generally strong economic data last week lead markets to start pricing out some Fed cuts. Spending remains healthy and consistent with decent growth, in spite of the slowing labor market. With little sign of economic acceleration across the Atlantic the resulting rise in US rates was enough to push the dollar higher against all major […]

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Dollar rebounds after Fed’s “neutral cut”

PR News Desk 22/09/2025

It seems that markets had been prime for an even more dovish outcome, and the single vote among committee members for a jumbo 50bo cut did not satisfy them. Stocks rallied again, however. The dollar rebounded and the trading range that has been in place since early summer seems to remain firmly in place for […]

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Fed Rate Cut Odds Weigh on Dollar : Comments from Century Financial

PR News Desk 18/08/2025

Crude oil slipped 0.84% last week, reflecting ongoing softness and suggesting that bearish momentum could persist. The Alaska summit underscored softer supply risks, as Washington avoided imposing tariffs on Chinese oil imports despite ongoing Russian purchases, signaling a reluctance on the part of the Trump administration to trigger moves that could push global crude

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Oil Rallies on Tariff Threats, Gold Slips as Dollar Gains Strength : Comments from Century Financial

PR News Desk 29/07/2025

Crude Oil prices rallied to a weekly high on Monday, with WTI up 2.79% and Brent up 2.89% by close. This was driven as investors digested President Trump’s threat towards Russia. He stated that Russia would be given a new deadline of 10 to 12 days to make progress towards ending the war with Ukraine, […]

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COT Report: Dollar-selling persists; Crude length trimmed ahead of OPEC output hike – Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 05/05/2025

Forex: COT on forex covering the week to 29 April showed that, despite some emerging USD strength, the dollar-selling theme remained intact, with speculators lifting the gross USD short versus eight IMM futures to an eight-month high of USD 17.1 billion. While selling was broad, the main driver was renewed EURUSD buying, which increased the […]

Business Interviews

Dollar Car Rental UAE goes the extra mile with new bespoke services

Arnold Pinto 02/05/2025

Putting customer satisfaction first Dollar Car Rental UAE was a major exhibitor at the Arabian Travel Market 2025, held in Dubai from April 28 to May 1, 2025. With one of the UAE’s largest and most diverse rental car fleets, the Zabeel Rent A Car licensee is a significant player in the fast-paced market. In […]

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Dollar Unveils Innovative Mobility Solutions and Subscription Loyalty Program at ATM 2025

PR News Desk 29/04/2025

With the UAE’s car rental market projected to surpass USD 214.7 million and serve more than 829,000 users by 2029, Dollar Car Rental UAE has seized the opportunity and spotlight at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 by unveiling a trio of innovative mobility services and a strategic lifestyle partnership with Danube Sports World. Regionally, the […]

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Between Oil Prices Fluctuations & Dollar Weakness, UAE Demonstrates Ongoing Resilience

PR News Desk 29/04/2025

Global markets, investors, and consumers are navigating heightened uncertainty amid ongoing discussions around Trump-era tariffs, weakening oil prices, and a softening US Dollar. These forces are actively influencing strategies, policies, investment allocations, and wealth management approaches worldwide. How are these factors affecting the UAE Dirham and reflecting on the

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Dollar’s New Launch at ATM 2025 Promises Less Hassle, More Freedom

PR News Desk 23/04/2025

Arabian Travel Market 2025 is set to spotlight the future of global tourism, with innovation, technology, and enhanced connectivity taking centre stage. Among the brands making bold moves at this year’s event is Dollar Car Rental UAE, which will debut a new suite of smart, customer-centric mobility solutions. Driving Innovation in the UAE’s Travel Landscape […]

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COT report: Traders turn selective despite ongoing broad commodities rally. Dollar selling continues – Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 25/02/2025

Commodities: Following several weeks of widespread buying across most commodities and sectors, hedge funds began to exhibit signs of caution, adopting a more selective approach during the week leading up to 18 February. This period saw the Bloomberg Commodity Index climbing by 1.6% to reach a new 17-month high, buoyed by gains across all sectors […]

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Gold Soars Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Dollar Weakness

PR News Desk 20/11/2024

Gold prices surged on Monday, reversing a recent downward trend as the U.S. dollar weakened and concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensified. The precious metal, often seen as a safe-haven asset during times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, benefited from increased investor demand. Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven DemandThe escalation of the

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Gulf Markets Slip as Oil Prices Rebound Amid Fed Rate Speculation and Dollar Strength – APM Capital Market Report

PR News Desk 14/11/2024

GCC market Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that will offer more clarity on the pace of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate reductions. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index declined 1%, weighed down by a 1.7% fall in aluminum products manufacturer Al Taiseer Group and a 1.9% […]

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Trump’s Win – U.S. stock futures, the dollar, and the treasury yields all rising – Noor Capital

PR News Desk 06/11/2024

Former President Donald Trump has declared victory in the 2024 presidential election after Fox News projected his win over Democrat Kamala Harris, marking a remarkable political comeback. Trump’s projected triumph included key battleground states—Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia—with reported leads in other decisive states, according to Edison Research. Other news

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Gold Faces Sixth Consecutive Decline Amidst Strengthening Dollar – Century Financial

News Desk 09/10/2024

Gold is trading lower for the sixth straight session on Wednesday. The greenback has rallied in recent days amidst expectations of a more moderate pace of policy easing by the Fed. The markets are now expecting 50 bps of rate cuts in 2024, down from 75 bps just two weeks ago. There is an 87% […]

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Commodities sector eyes fourth weekly gain amid softer dollar and Fed expectations – Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 02/09/2024

Commodities The commodities sector is heading for its fourth consecutive weekly gain, and throughout August the sector has been supported by a combination of a softer dollar, lower Treasury yields, and expectations the US Federal Reserve will announce the first of several cuts at the 18 September FOMC meeting. Traders and analysts watching US economic […]