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Is the Dollar Too Strong? Analysts Warn of Potential Risks

According to foreign exchange experts, the dollar is anticipated to remain strong in the upcoming months as markets reevaluate how quickly the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates.

US Dollar Shines Brighter as Stocks Dive, Safe Haven Frenzy Erupts

Tuesday saw a one-month low for Asian equities, a decline in U.S. stock futures, and an increase in the value of the dollar as traders awaited word from influential Fed member Christopher Waller and central bankers' hawkish comments dampened prospects for interest rate decreases.

Yen Goes Strong As Saudi and Iran Heated Tension Started The Year 2016

Yen started 2016 with a two-month high in trading, while Saudi and Iran cuts diplomatic ties.

JPMorgan alerts Japan Inc to brace up for ¥100/USD

The latest forecast form JPMorgan Chase & Co has alerted the Japanese industry to be ready for the rising Yen to ¥100/USD in 2016 from the current 121. However, it also said that the surge in currency value may not harm drastically. Contrary to this, another survey carried out by Nikkei Research for Reuters indicated yen would fall to 130 per dollar.

Gold at its lowest level, dollar at multi-month high for expectations of fed rate hike

Gold is at a six year low hitting its biggest monthly drop in two and a half years, while the dollar is at a multi-month high, as investors and analysts expect the possibility of a U.S. interest rate hike.

Metals bounce, Asian stock futures gain as equities ease

Asian markets recorded diverge trends in global markets. Metals prices started rebounding along with rising Asian stock futures while stocks slipped into pressure on Friday. The US index futures also rallied. The Chinese government's probe into short selling is weakening the investors' confidence.

Mexican government hikes dollar auction by almost 4 folds; holds rates

The second largest economy in Latin America is making all the possible efforts to prevent the arrest of its falling peso. It increased dollar auction to support the Mexican peso and waiting for US decision on interest rates.

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Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities

The most recent data from the Consumer Price Index shows that, from March 2023 to March 2024, the index for electricity increased by 5%, which is more than economists would want to see. (Electricity rates increased by 0.9% from February to March 2024.)

Social Security 2025: Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Increased to 3.2%, But Will It Keep Up?

After the government announced that April inflation was in line with experts' predictions, the most recent estimate of Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment 2025 increased to 3.2%, according to new figures released on Wednesday.

Real Estate Not Stocks Give the Greatest Long-Term Investment, Survey Shows

According to a recent Gallup poll, even though the majority of Americans have money stashed away in the stock market, they don't think it makes the greatest long-term investment. What then is it?

Hong Kong's Status as an International Financial Center at Crossroads

Hong Kong lost its status as a global financial hub amidst shifting rankings and regulatory hurdles. Read the implications of China's tightening grip and cross-border capital flow uncertainties.