Global foreign exchange markets saw sharp swings in recent trading after the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady, while persistent inflation risks at...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Argentina’s Central Bank Ends Dollar-Buying Run as Currency Pressure Returns
Argentina’s central bank broke a recent streak of purchasing dollars in foreign exchange markets, a reversal that came just one day after the International Monetary Fund...
Yield differentials seen as the dominant force in currency markets this year
Interest rate gaps between countries — known as yield differentials — are shaping up as the primary driver of currency market moves in 2026, according to...
Dollar Strengthens, Putting Pressure on Global Currencies and Markets
The U.S. dollar has extended a notable rally, sending ripple effects through currency markets worldwide. Emerging-market currencies and commodities priced in dollars are feeling the strain....