Rate cut turns market anti-dollar

NEW YORK -- The US dollar hit three-month lows against several major currencies last week, triggering a welcome return of volatility to the markets after months of range trading.

The euro surged through parity with the greenback hitting $1.01 in trading towards the end of last week, from around $0.981 at the start of the week. The British pound also hit multi-month highs against the dollar at $1.58, falling just short of a two and a half year peak.

A shock 50 basis point interest rate cut from

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact customer services - www.fx-markets.com/static/contact-us, or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.fx-markets.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@fx-markets.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to FX Markets? View our subscription options

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a FX Markets account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an indvidual account here: