Dollar Holds Gains Amid Stock Rally and Mixed Economic Signals
The U.S. dollar rose slightly on stronger-than-expected jobless claims data and hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid, who suggested current monetary policy is not overly restrictive despite inflation remaining above the 2% target. However, gains were limited as stocks rallied, reducing demand for liquidity in dollars. The euro fell to a one-week low amid dollar strength and geopolitical concerns over potential escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The yen weakened against the dollar due to higher U.S. Treasury yields and a significant interest rate differential between the Fed and BOJ. However, it found some support from comments by BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino hinting at future tightening and expectations of coordinated intervention with the U.S. Precious metals were mixed, with gold falling as stocks rose and safe-haven demand waned. Markets are pricing in a 35% chance of a Fed rate hike in September and an 82% probability for a BOJ increase at its next meeting.
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