Dollar Firms on Strong U.S. Services Data Amid Asian Currency Volatility
- The U.S. dollar strengthened moderately on better-than-expected April services sector data, countering expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts. This dollar recovery helped stabilize recent volatile performance in Asian currencies, most notably the Taiwanese dollar, which had appreciated significantly following positive trade talks with the U.S.
- To address these currency swings, Asian central banks, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong, intervened in order to suppress excessive volatility. Meanwhile, the price of oil reversed from historic four-year lows, while prices for gold consolidated after a session high jump earlier.
- Speculators today turn their attentions to Tuesday’s Federal Reserve policy statement where they anticipate no change in the rates. However, the Fed’s announcement will be under analysis for hints on potential future monetary policy directions.

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