Dollar firm as focus turns to peace talks; Kiwi hit by RBNZ's easy stance

Dollar firm as focus turns to peace talks; Kiwi hit by RBNZ's easy stance

TOKYO, Feb 18 : The dollar held its ground on Wednesday as geopolitical risks kept markets on edge and investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve for signals on future rate cuts.The yen was steady after data showing a rebound in Japanese manufacturer sentiment and President Donald Trump announced the

New Zealand Dollar Weakens After Central Bank Decision

The New Zealand dollar weakened today after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its decision to keep interest rates unchanged.While the decision itself was widely expected, the accompanying forecasts drew attention due to their dovish tone. According to the official statement:→ monetary policy is likely to remain accommodative for some time, although the possibility of a rate hike in the fourth quarter was not ruled out;→ inflation …

Dollar holds gains as markets focus on peace talks, Fed minutes

Global markets remained cautious on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions simmered, with investors keenly awaiting U.S. Federal Reserve minutes for clues on interest rates. The yen saw stability following positive manufacturing data and news of significant Japanese investments in the U.S. Meanwhile, progress was reported in nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S., and peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continued.