Gate News message, April 23 — Initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ended April 18 came in at 214,000, slightly above the expected 210,000. The prior week's figure was revised upward to 208,000 from the previously
SWIFT data indicate the US dollar accounted for a record 51.1% of international transactions in March, up from 49.2% in February and the highest level since 2023. The euro was around 21%, with sterling and yen behind, and the dollar's rise aligned with tensions in the Middle East.
SWIFT data show the US dollar share of international transactions rose to 51.1% in March from 49.2% in February, a peak since 2023, with the euro around 21% and sterling and yen trailing.