01/10/2025 04:43 AST

The US dollar fell on Tuesday as investors braced for a possible US government shutdown that would delay release of the crucial jobs report this week, while the Australian dollar rose after the central bank struck a cautious tone on inflation.

The Aussie gained 0.49% to $0.66075 after the Reserve Bank of Australia held rates steady as expected.

The broader US currency index dropped 9.7% this year, at 97.928.

The euro was a shade lower at $1.172, while sterling was at $1.3436.

Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields were little changed at 4.142%, after dropping 4.6 bps on Monday. They have dropped 8.3 bps for the month.


QNA

Ticker Price Volume
US Dollar 1.00
Euro 0.88
British Pound 0.77
Japanese Yen 113.21
Saudi Riyal 3.75
Kuwaiti Dinar 0.30
Derham Emirati 3.67
Bahraini Dinar 0.38
Omani Riyal 0.39
Qatari Riyal 3.67
Iran Rial Hits Record Low Against US Dollar After Sanctions Reimposed

29/09/2025

The Iranian rial plummeted to a record low against the US dollar on Sunday after the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions, according to currency-tracking websites.

On the black market,

Asharq Al Awsat

European banks to launch euro stablecoin in bid to counter US dominance

26/09/2025

A consortium of nine European banks, including ING and UniCredit, said on Thursday they are forming a new company to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin, a move they hope will help counter U.S. digi

Khaleej Times

Would you buy cryptocurrency if your bank offered it?

19/09/2025

Up until now, cryptocurrencies have only been available via specialised exchanges and platforms. But in the UAE, banks are starting to offer a simpler alternative to buying and selling crypto.

Khaleej Times

Best time to remit? Exchange rates for India rupee, Pakistan rupee, Philippine peso

11/09/2025

Remittances from the UAE are on the rise as several South Asian currencies have weakened in recent weeks. The key question: will this trend continue?

For those sending money home, timing is

Gulfnews

UAE: Indian expats rethink remittances as rupee hits record low against dirham

08/09/2025

Many Indian expatriates are adopting a "wait and watch" approach to sending money back home, even as the Indian rupee slipped to record lows against the UAE dirham. Some are waiting for the rupee to

Khaleej Times