Dollar slips in choppy trading as traders grapple with Fed's giant rate cut
The U.S. dollar slipped in choppy trading on Wednesday as markets grappled with the supersized 50 basis point interest rate cut, as well as the switch to an easing monetary policy stance delivered by the Federal Reserve.
The Fed rate cut affects the US dollar. Should international travelers worry?
The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point Wednesday, moving ahead with its first rate cut in four years. As a result, the value of the dollar abroad fell slightly. Nevertheless, there's no need to rush to the nearest foreign currency exchange bureau if you have a trip abroad planned in the near future.
With the Fed set to cut interest rates, the dollar is losing a bit of its shine with foreign investors
The effect of a declining dollar is likely to be subdued, said economist Eswar Prasad, since other nations are seeing weak economic growth.
Dollar gains ground after Fed delivers bumper 50 basis point rate cut
The dollar dropped after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by half a percentage point, citing greater confidence that inflation will continue to recede to the U.S. central bank's 2% annual target.
Dollar’s Resilience in Face of Fed Cuts Is Disappointing Traders
Traders betting big on a weaker dollar are facing disappointment — at least for now — as the greenback remains resilient following the Federal Reserve’s half-point interest-rate cut.
US Fed dissenter calls for 'measured' pace of rate cuts
The sole holdout in the US Federal Reserve's 11-to-1 vote cementing a larger interest rate cut said Friday that the move "could be interpreted as a premature declaration of victory."
Wall Street droops, dollar edges back after bumper Fed cut
Wall Street's main stock indexes were broadly flat in early trade on Wednesday and the dollar weakened as traders weighed up the odds that the Federal Reserve's expected decision to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years later in the day delivers a supersized move.
Fed Rate Cut Seen as Politically Driven, Likely to Escalate Inflation
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has voiced concerns that the recent U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut could have been politically motivated to influence upcoming elections, potentially leading to increased market volatility and inflation.
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