Live Europe Open: Dollar weaker in calmer markets

107 views · Published 10 August 2016 · 52:05 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: FXStreet · 2016 · News & Politics

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The better than expected Non-Farm Payrolls report provided a lot of calm for markets. While the US economy is seen as rebounding in Q3, this is not enough for the Fed to raise rates. In this scenario, risk-taking seems to be the name of the game. The greenback is weakening across the board, even against the yen. Oil prices have also found a footing and the action from the BOE adds to the sense of comfort. Will this continue? Probably not. A source of worry will be found soon enough, but for now, the summer mood is in full swing.

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