Currencies
Ballooning federal deficits threaten Fed independence, and give an opening to Chinese yuan
The Fed's monetary-policy independence is gone, massive federal deficits threaten the dollar’s status as the global currency, and the Chinese yuan is waiting in the wings. 6:00 a.m. Sept. 21, 2020
Asian markets inch higher despite Wall Street slump, coronavirus fears
Asian shares were slightly higher Friday despite some investor attention shifting again to the uncertainties in global economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, as reflected in the overnight fall on Wall Street. 11:41 p.m. Sept. 17, 2020
Asian markets retreat as Fed envisions staying put for the next few years
Asian stock markets declined Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated its benchmark interest rate will stay close to zero at least through 2023 but announced no additional stimulus plans. 11:46 p.m. Sept. 16, 2020
Today in Commodities
Oil ends lower on weak demand outlook, but storm disruptions to Gulf output limit losses
Oil futures end lower on Monday, undercut by continued demand worries as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries further reduces its outlook for demand growth. A storm in the Gulf of Mexico, however, is disrupting energy output in the region, limiting losses for oil and lifting prices for natural gas.
3:06 p.m. Sept. 14, 2020Today in Bonds
Treasury yields retreat amid fear of new COVID-19 restrictions in Europe
U.S. Treasury yields fall Monday as a slump in global equity values bolster trading for safe-haven assets such as government bonds, amid renewed fears of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4:52 p.m. Sept. 21, 2020Currencies Headlines
Why Ray Dalio sees ‘a threat’ to the U.S. dollar’s role as global reserve currency
The dollar's demise as the global reserve currency isn't imminent, but a threat looms as the Federal Reserve and global central banks increasingly monetize government debt, warns billionaire investor Ray Dalio.
11:31 a.m. Sept. 16, 2020
What’s the story with Yoshihide Suga, the next prime minister of Japan?
Incoming Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga gained a reputation for ruthlessly controlling the bureaucracy and stonewalling the media at daily press conferences.
1:55 p.m. Sept. 15, 2020
Bull trend intact: S&P 500, Nasdaq rally from major support
Technically speaking, the major U.S. benchmarks are back on offense, rising in the wake of an aggressive September downdraft, writes Michael Ashbaugh.
12:42 p.m. Sept. 15, 2020Benchmark Rates
Video
Many Predicted the Dollar's Demise. Coronavirus Proved Them Wrong.
Despite many pundits predicting that the U.S. dollar would lose its global dominance, the coronavirus pandemic has only served to demonstrate how vital it remains to the international financial system. WSJ explains why this isn’t the first crisis to do so. Photo: Scott Eells/Bloomberg 
Key Cross Rates
| United States DollarUSD | United Kingdom PoundGBP | European EuroEUR | Japanese YenJPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States DollarUSD | /zigman2/quotes/210561263/realtime/sampled0.7801 | /zigman2/quotes/210561242/realtime/sampled0.8516 | /zigman2/quotes/210561789/realtime/sampled104.5520 | |
| United Kingdom PoundGBP | /zigman2/quotes/210561263/realtime/sampled1.2819 | /zigman2/quotes/210561278/realtime/sampled1.0917 | /zigman2/quotes/210561291/realtime/sampled134.0400 | |
| European EuroEUR | /zigman2/quotes/210561242/realtime/sampled1.1743 | /zigman2/quotes/210561278/realtime/sampled0.9160 | /zigman2/quotes/210561215/realtime/sampled122.7800 | |
| Japanese YenJPY | /zigman2/quotes/210561789/realtime/sampled0.0096 | /zigman2/quotes/210561291/realtime/sampled0.0075 | /zigman2/quotes/210561215/realtime/sampled0.0081 |
Currency Converter
Key Currencies
| Symbol | Bid | Ask | High | Low | Time(ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDJPY/zigman2/quotes/210561789/realtime/sampled | 104.5470 | 104.5570 | 104.7510 | 104.4580 | 05:02:56 |
| USDCHF/zigman2/quotes/210561981/realtime/sampled | 0.9156 | 0.9160 | 0.9174 | 0.9139 | 05:02:54 |
| GBPUSD/zigman2/quotes/210561263/realtime/sampled | 1.2818 | 1.2820 | 1.2838 | 1.2717 | 05:02:59 |
| EURUSD/zigman2/quotes/210561242/realtime/sampled | 1.1741 | 1.1744 | 1.1776 | 1.1720 | 05:02:57 |
| AUDUSD/zigman2/quotes/210560947/realtime/sampled | 0.7205 | 0.7209 | 0.7236 | 0.7178 | 05:02:57 |
| USDCAD/zigman2/quotes/210561978/realtime/sampled | 1.3311 | 1.3316 | 1.3348 | 1.3298 | 05:02:57 |
| EURCHF/zigman2/quotes/210561153/realtime/sampled | 1.0753 | 1.0756 | 1.0773 | 1.0746 | 05:02:57 |
| EURJPY/zigman2/quotes/210561215/realtime/sampled | 122.7600 | 122.8000 | 123.2967 | 122.6500 | 05:02:57 |
| NZDJPY/zigman2/quotes/210561685/realtime/sampled | 69.6910 | 69.7604 | 69.9500 | 69.4667 | 05:02:59 |
| AUDCHF/zigman2/quotes/210560928/realtime/sampled | 0.6594 | 0.6604 | 0.6622 | 0.6571 | 05:02:58 |
| AUDNZD/zigman2/quotes/210560938/realtime/sampled | 1.0797 | 1.0817 | 1.0853 | 1.0798 | 05:02:06 |
| CADJPY/zigman2/quotes/210560992/realtime/sampled | 78.5123 | 78.5493 | 78.7700 | 78.3635 | 05:02:59 |
| EUR= European Euro | CHF= Swiss Franc | NZD= New Zealand Dollar |
| USD= United States Dollar | JPY= Japanese Yen | GBP= United Kingdom Pound |
| AUD= Australian Dollar |
