
The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday recovered from an early 5-week low and finished up +0.12%. The dollar found support Thursday from higher T-note yields. Also, comments from Cleveland Fed President Mester and Richmond Fed President Barkin, who said interest rates should stay higher for longer, were bullish for the dollar.
Thursday’s US economic reports were mixed for the dollar. The dollar was undercut by dovish comments from New York Fed President Williams, who said he doesn't "see any need to tighten monetary policy today."