Right now, the markets are still pointing down with AUD/USD, GBP/USD, NZD/USD dropping and making today's list of top losers.
Today's session is well on its way: the US dollar is losing strength against a basket of currencies — USD/JPY up to 135.68, gaining 0.19%. EUR/USD slipping 0.22% and closing at 1.0659.
Amid the market gloom, United States Interest Rate released yesterday at 19:00 UTC with a figure of 4.5, while the previous figure was four.
In line with markets falling yesterday, some currencies are currently on the list of top losers. Take a look.
The New-Zealand Dollar | Currently down 0.24% at 0.6436
During an 8 day uptrend, NZD/USD gained a total of 138 pips, or 1.95%. Now turning against its recent performance, trading lower, the Kiwi is currently down 15 pips as it ranges between 0.6435 and 0.6465 so far today.
Sterling-Dollar | Currently down 0.29% at 1.2394
During an 8 day uptrend, Sterling-Dollar gained a total of 301 pips, or 2.19%. Bucking the trend and turning lower, the British Pound slides down from 1.2429 to 1.2394 today, losing 35 pips (0.29%).
The Australian dollar | Currently down 0.58% at 0.6826
While the Australian dollar is on a 3 day uptrend Now turning against its recent performance, Aussie-Dollar drops from 0.6866 to 0.6826, losing 40 pips (0.58%) today.