
The dollar index (DXY00) Friday fell by -0.98%, adding to Thursday’s decline of -0.71%. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) rose by +0.96%. The euro was supported by dollar weakness and was able to shake off weak Eurozone economic news. USD/JPY (^USDJPY) fell by -0.72%.
The dollar on Friday fell sharply as the weak U.S. unemployment report supported the speculation that emerged after Wednesday’s FOMC meeting that the Fed’s rate-hike regime is over. The dollar was undercut by the sharp drop in U.S. Treasury yields, which undercut the dollar’s interest rate differentials.