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Dollar holds steady while yen slips amid ongoing Fed rate-cut debate

The dollar held steady as investors remained uncertain about the size of an anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut this month. Meanwhile, the yen lost some ground after last week’s rise, reflecting a pullback in risk aversion. US jobs report added to the ambiguity in the market. Although the report revealed a smaller-than-expected increase in employment, wage growth stayed strong, and the unemployment rate ticked lower. This suggests that while the labour market is cooling, it’s not slowing fast enough to induce panic about economic growth. Despite some initial post-data volatility, most currencies have stabilised in early Asian trading. The dollar index (DXY) remained nearly unchanged. Read more to find out why dollar remains while yen slips.

why dollar remain while yen slips

Disclaimer:

The cautious sentiment in the market, paired with uncertainty about the Fed’s next move, will likely keep currencies range-bound in the coming days. A clearer outlook may emerge after inflation report, but until then, traders remain in wait-and-see mode. Risk management is advised to complement these releases closely for further indications of market trends.

Publication date:

2024-09-16 16:03:22 (GMT)

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