The strong US dollar gets stronger

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent cowed currency traders this week by claiming anyone shorting the yen was betting against “the house”. But he has failed to will US government borrowing costs lower, while his boss has failed to will the Strait of Hormuz open again. As Brent cru ...  Show more

Katie called it – so she claims. There are signs that foreign investors may be losing trust in US assets. This has been the source of a running debate between the hosts Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong on this podcast, and Rob finally concedes she may have a point. Awkwardly for hi ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailDollar at 10-month highs, 10yr. yields jump to new 16-year peak. Dollar/yen extends uptrend, intervention risks grow. Wall Street tumbles on a blend of investor concerns.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your inves ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailDollar strengthens on ADP and US debt downgrade. ISM non-mfg. PMI the next test for dollar traders. BoE expected to hike by 25bps; Will it sound hawkish? Wall Street slumps after US rating cut.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailUS dollar gains as traders brace for hawkish Fed. Yen tumbles despite BoJ’s historic decision. Loonie slides on cooler than expected Canadian inflation. Wall Street gains ahead of Fed, oil extends advance.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and c ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailUS 10-year yield hits 16-year high as no letup in hawkish Fed rhetoric.Dollar powers ahead, euro and pound crumble, yen in danger zone. Stocksresume decline after late rebound on Wall Street.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in t ...  Show more