Here is what you need to know for Thursday, August 27: The US Dollar (USD) firmed on Wednesday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) climbing toward 99.20 as traders squared positions ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Risk sentiment improved on reports of a US-Iran ceasefire that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which sapped demand for Gold as the US Dollar advanced
The Australian Dollar was the notable exception among the majors, clinging to gains after this week’s hotter-than-expected inflation data. US Dollar Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).