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08/03/2017 06:07 AST
The pound extended losses amid renewed political uncertainty over the UK's plan to exit the European Union, while the dollar mostly traded in a small range ahead of tier-one economic data expected later this week.
Sterling breached key technical support at 1.2200 per dollar for the first time since January 18 amid concern Prime Minister Theresa May could face another setback in her effort to trigger Brexit as lawmakers demand more power to shape the final deal she reaches with the EU. In addition, the pound sentiment was also weakened by data showing the pace of UK annual house-price growth slowed, adding weight to predictions of an economic slowdown.
The Aussie gained after the Reserve Bank of Australia said the global economy has improved while local consumption growth was stronger. It pared gains thereafter as traders took note of the RBA's warning over the negative effects of a strong currency.
Despite persistent Brexit uncertainties, upcoming euro-area elections and rising expectations for an imminent US interest-rate increase, global currency volatility remains in its downward trajectory this year. Demand to own gamma for the short term remains relatively low, despite sporadic increases, according to traders in Europe.
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| Ticker | Price | Volume |
|---|
| US Dollar | 1.00 |
| Euro | 0.88 |
| British Pound | 0.77 |
| Japanese Yen | 113.21 |
| Saudi Riyal | 3.75 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | 0.30 |
| Derham Emirati | 3.67 |
| Bahraini Dinar | 0.38 |
| Omani Riyal | 0.39 |
| Qatari Riyal | 3.67 |
02/07/2025
The crypto market is poised for significant growth in 2025, and Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, could hit $200,000 this year, a senior official said.
"The successful clearance of the G
Khaleej Times
27/06/2025
The US dollar on Thursday eased to a three-and-a-half-year low against the euro as concerns about the future independence of the US Federal Reserve (central bank) undermined faith in the soundness of
ONA
25/06/2025
The US dollar declined against other currencies in Tuesday's trading.
The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of currencies, fell to 98.12, conti
QNA
24/06/2025
The dollar rose Monday as investors turned to safe-haven assets, but the restrained moves suggest markets are monitoring developments in the Middle East.
In currency markets, the euro was 0.
QNA
27/05/2025
The US dollar index, which tracks the currency against six major rivals, sank 0.3% to 98.813, while the euro jumped along with risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian dollar on Monday after Pre
QNA
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