US Dollar Remains in Favor as Markets Close for Holidays

On Christmas day, the US dollar is trading strong against its major peers as expectations for the phase one trade deal between the US and

US dollar index DXY

On Christmas day, the US dollar is trading strong against its major peers as expectations for the phase one trade deal between the US and China and rising hopes for continued growth in the US economy support the greenback. At the time of writing, the US dollar index DXY is trading at around 97.67.

Amid thin volatility in markets during the holiday season, markets continue to trade on optimism for the partial trade agreement that the US and China are expected to sign shortly. Given that the trade war has dominated the market sentiment for most of this year, positive developments have helped lift the mood considerably and bring some cheer towards the end of the year.

The US dollar is also trading bullish against other major currencies worldwide on reinforced expectations for the US economy to maintain its longest expansion on record, following recent upbeat economic data releases from the US. Moreover, rising concerns about the possibility of a no-deal Brexit have also served to weaken the Pound, causing more traders to turn towards the dollar instead.

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Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.

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