Dollar fell together with US Treasuries: Market News

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Dollar fell together with US Treasuries: Market News

August 21, 2018 - 12:41
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According to Bloomberg, dollar fell together with US Treasuries after President Trump criticized rates hikes by US Fed. Shares in the US and Europe grew after rise of most Asian markets. Industrial and precious metals are growing. Zinc, nickel and silver are among leaders.

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According to Bloomberg, dollar fell together with US Treasuries after President Trump criticized rates hikes by US Fed. Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index lost 0,2%. US Treasuries yield is 2,84%. Euro gained 0,3% and costs $1,1521.

Shares in the US and Europe grew after rise of most Asian markets. Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0,3%. German DAX grew by 0,6%. British FTSE lost 0,1%. Futures of S&P 500 gained 0,2%.

Industrial and precious metals are growing. Zinc, nickel and silver are among leaders. LME copper gained 1,1% to $6055 per ton. Price of gold is $1193,78 per ounce.

Shares of emerging markets climb together with their currencies. MSCI Index for Emerging Markets grew by 1%.