Forex

Dollar Declines After FOMC Statement

Published

7 years ago

July 28, 2016

The fallout from yesterday’s Federal Reserve statement continued to reverberate through global markets, with the dollar extending declines, emerging-nation currencies getting a boost and gold gaining on optimism the central bank will take a cautious approach to raising interest rates.

The dollar extended losses, weakening against all but two of its 16 major peers, as bets on a rate increase in 2016 remained below 50 percent. South Korea’s won climbed to the highest since October and gold rose for a third day. Ford Motor Co. led shares of carmakers lower after warning that a stalling U.S. market was putting profit targets at risk, while Facebook Inc. rallied after reporting a 59 percent jump in sales. Banks led declines in the Stoxx Europe 600 Index after Lloyds Banking Group Plc warned Britain’s vote to leave the European Union may hurt earnings and dividends.

Positive corporate earnings and signs central banks will step in to support economic growth have helped lift global equities to their biggest monthly gain since March. While admitting risks to the U.S. economy had subsided, the Fed left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as policy makers assessed the fallout from Brexit.

“The Fed comments were less hawkish than expected,” said Benno Galliker, a trader at Swiss Luzerner Kantonalbank AG. “There will be a hike this year, but later than in September. The stock market still has some room to go for the next few weeks.”

Chair Janet Yellen has repeatedly stated that the Fed is likely to raise borrowing costs gradually, though market volatility and an unexpected dip in job gains have delayed such plans. In Japan, traders are looking ahead to Friday’s monetary policy review, after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced a fiscal-stimulus package exceeding 28 trillion yen ($267 billion) on Wednesday in a bid to jump-start the economy.

The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, a gauge of the greenback against 10 major peers, lost 0.3 percent as of 9:50 a.m. in New York. Against the euro, the U.S. currency was headed for its biggest two-day slide since June 23, the day of the U.K. referendum on its membership of the European Union.

South Korea’s won jumped 0.9 percent and Malaysia’s ringgit gained 0.8 percent.

“We’re seeing broad dollar weakness,” said Yuji Kameoka, the chief foreign exchange strategist at Daiwa Securities Co. in Tokyo. “Even though the Fed did note some improvements in the economy, a rate hike in September still isn’t certain.”

The yen climbed 0.5 percent to 104.92 per dollar after dropping 0.7 percent on Wednesday. A majority of economists polled by Bloomberg predict Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will boost asset purchases on Friday and lower the already negative key rate.

The pound slipped against all of its 16 major counterparts with swaps trading indicating that the Bank of England is certain to cut its key interest rate rate next week. Sterling dropped 0.5 percent to $1.3154.

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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today March 30, 2023

Published

16 hours ago

March 30, 2023

Investors King

As of March 30, 2023, the dollar to naira exchange rate is 1 USD to 744 NGN at the black market. This means that for every one US dollar, you can exchange it for ₦744, Investors King reports.

This digital business news platform has obtained the official dollar to naira exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC) rate, and CBN rates.

This rate is subject to change depending on a variety of factors including global economic trends, political developments, and market fluctuations. However, you can buy and sell 1 USD at ₦744 and ₦740 as of the time of writing today.

What is the current exchange rate of the dollar to naira in the black market today?

According to Investors King, as of the time this report was filed, a dollar can be purchased at the Lagos parallel market (black market) for N744 and sold for N740.

Exchange Rate of Dollar To Naira in Black Market Today?

Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)	Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate	740
Selling Rate	744

Investors King understands that although the dollar to naira opened at N744 per $1 in the parallel market today, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the parallel market, also referred to as the black market. The CBN has instructed individuals in need of forex to approach their bank as the I&E window is the sole recognized exchange.

On Thursday, March 30th, 2023, individuals in the black market purchased one US dollar for N740 and sold it for N744. This shows that the value of the Naira is largely unchanged compared to Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, when the local currency was exchanged at N738 and sold for N744.

To stay informed about the dollar to naira exchange rate, there are a number of reliable sources that you can turn to. Here are some tips for staying up-to-date:

Check the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website: The CBN is responsible for regulating the country’s monetary policy and is a reliable source for the latest exchange rates. You can check their website regularly for updates.
Follow financial news outlets: Financial news outlets such as Investors King, Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC provide regular updates on the global currency markets, including the dollar to naira exchange rate.
Use online currency converters: There are a number of online currency converters that allow you to quickly and easily check the exchange rate between the dollar and the naira.
Follow social media accounts of financial experts: Following social media accounts of financial experts such as analysts, economists, and financial advisors can give you valuable insights into the latest trends in the currency markets.

By staying informed about the dollar to naira exchange rate, you can make informed decisions when buying or selling foreign currencies. Whether you are a business owner looking to trade in foreign currencies or an individual looking to invest in the currency markets, knowledge of the latest exchange rates is key to success. Keep these tips in mind and stay informed about the latest trends in the global currency markets.

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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today March 29, 2023

Published

2 days ago

March 29, 2023

Investors King

As of March 29, 2023, the dollar to naira exchange rate is 1 USD to 744 NGN at the black market. This means that for every one US dollar, you can exchange it for ₦744, Investors King reports.

This digital business news platform has obtained the official dollar to naira exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC) rate, and CBN rates.

What is the current exchange rate of the dollar to naira in the black market today?

According to Investors King, as of the time this report was filed, a dollar can be purchased at the Lagos parallel market (black market) for N744 and sold for N738.

Exchange Rate of Dollar To Naira in Black Market Today?

Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)	Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate	738
Selling Rate	744

On Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, individuals in the black market purchased one US dollar for N738 and sold it for N744. This shows that the value of the Naira has improved slightly compared to Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, when the local currency was exchanged at N739 and sold for N745.

To stay informed about the dollar to naira exchange rate, there are a number of reliable sources that you can turn to. Here are some tips for staying up-to-date:

Check the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website: The CBN is responsible for regulating the country’s monetary policy and is a reliable source for the latest exchange rates. You can check their website regularly for updates.
Follow financial news outlets: Financial news outlets such as Investors King, Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC provide regular updates on the global currency markets, including the dollar to naira exchange rate.
Use online currency converters: There are a number of online currency converters that allow you to quickly and easily check the exchange rate between the dollar and the naira.
Follow social media accounts of financial experts: Following social media accounts of financial experts such as analysts, economists, and financial advisors can give you valuable insights into the latest trends in the currency markets.

Naira

Nigeria’s Naira-Dollar Exchange Rate Stabilizes Despite Cash Crunch

Published

2 days ago

March 28, 2023

Samed Olukoya

Despite a cash crunch and growing demand pressure, Nigeria’s Naira-dollar exchange rate has remained relatively stable across official and parallel foreign exchange markets.

The Naira has been trading at around N461 to N462 per dollar since the beginning of the year at the Investors and Exporters forex window, which is Nigeria’s official foreign exchange market. Meanwhile, at the parallel market or black market, the Naira has been trading at around N750 to N765 per dollar.

Most currency dealers who participated in Monday’s foreign exchange market auction maintained bids between N460.00 (low) and N462.43 (high) per dollar. Although the Naira has depreciated by 0.04 percent on a day-to-day trading basis, the dollar’s price has remained stable at N461.50.

At the open market last week, the Naira edged out the United States dollar, appreciating by N5 or 0.7 percent week-on-week to close at N746/USD from N751/USD in the previous week. However, the scarcity crunch continues to bite harder, causing dollar demand to take a calm in the face of scarcity.

Nigeria’s external reserves, which give the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) the firepower to defend the Naira, have declined to $35.74 billion as of March 24, 2023, but picked up to $36.67 billion as of Tuesday.

Despite these challenges, Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, predicts that the Naira will strengthen to N680 per dollar this year.

Analysts at Cowry Asset Asset are predicting range-bound price action across the foreign exchange market this week.

They said, “We expect the naira to trade in a relatively calm band across various market segments this week, barring any market distortion in the face of the Naira scarcity and as the apex bank continues its weekly FX market intervention to defend the value of the naira.”