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Dollar regains safe haven status as US bombs Iran

The Israel-Iran war is set to dominate currency trading after the US intervened over the weekend by bombing Iran's main nuclear facilities.

Matthew Ryan CFA
23 June 2025
Ebury launches Ebury Connect to deliver digitally integrated services and drive SMEs’ cross-border growth

Corporates can now integrate Ebury's financial capabilities and streamline their financial operations by leveraging Ebury's API and other connectivity options.

Ebury
19 June 2025
Ebury announces partnership with FC Petrocub

Ebury, a fast-growing global fintech company, is proud to announce a new partnership with FC Petrocub, one of the most successful football clubs in Moldova.

Ebury
18 June 2025
Conflict in the Middle East bails out the US dollar

Israel's decision to bomb Iran in order to stop its nuclear programme threw a lifeline to the dollar last week, which had been selling off amid a much lower than expected inflation print and worries about the US economy.

Matthew Ryan CFA
16 June 2025
Emerging market currencies rally on US-China trade optimism

Stocks and credit rose last week as investors continue to bet that the worst is behind us when it comes to Trump's tariffs.

Matthew Ryan CFA
9 June 2025
US court ruling jolts markets ahead of ECB policy announcement

Most major currencies ended last week very close to where they had begun, as the pile up of tariff news more or less offset the first hints of a slowdown in the US economy after "Liberation Day".

Matthew Ryan CFA
2 June 2025
Currency Sleeves: An introduction for US fund managers setting up FX hedged sleeves

This guide for US fund managers explains FX hedging strategies, key choices like hedge ratio and tenor, and cost impacts (interest rate differential, liquidity drag) for funds in private credit, real estate, and infrastructure.

Menne Mennes
27 May 2025
Mounting fiscal concerns triggers fresh US dollar retreat

Markets are increasingly concerned with the prospect of endless fiscal deficits and rising government debt, particularly in the US.

Matthew Ryan CFA
27 May 2025
Navigating global supply chain disruptions in a de-dollarisation world

In our recent blog, our experts cut through the noise, dissecting the impact of tariffs and trade tensions on the supply chain and offering practical strategies to thrive. You'll also learn how to mitigate FX risks and the strategic advantage of transacting in local currencies to boost cross-border transactions.

Jigna Shah
26 May 2025
Fading trade deal euphoria deals the US dollar a blow

News last week of the massive Trump climbdown on Chinese tariffs buoyed the dollar, but the bump faded and the greenback ended the week down against nearly all major currencies worldwide.

Matthew Ryan CFA
19 May 2025