Tue, 21-Oct-2025

POLL Dollar’s dream run continues, with few obstacles in its path

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The U.S. dollar has soared another 12% this year. Analysts say there is no good reason to expect the rally to stall yet. Only 11 respondents said less than three months for the dollar to weaken. The euro, Japanese yen, and British pound have all weakened by double-digit percentages this year. The POLL dollar will … Read more

The Russian rouble rises to a near seven-year high against the euro

The Russian rouble has strengthened by more than 6% against the euro, reaching a near seven-year high, helped by capital controls, high oil prices, and a month-end tax period approaching. By 13:38 GMT, the rouble had risen 6.3 percent against the euro to 58.75, its highest level since early June 2015. It was also 4.6 … Read more

Russian rouble beats euro, becomes world’s best performing currency

The Russian rouble strengthened against the dollar on Monday, momentarily surging to 62.71 per dollar, and soared to its best level versus the euro in over five years, helped by continued currency trading restrictions. The rouble has been the best-performing currency in the world so far this year, despite artificial help from capital controls implemented … Read more