The dollar index (DXY00) fell by -0.08% on Thursday. The dollar moved lower on Thursday as strength in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the currency. Also, Thursday’s -2% fall in crude oil prices lowered inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a bearish factor for the dollar. The dollar dropped to its low after US Jun existing home sales unexpectedly declined.
Losses in the dollar were limited on Thursday after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 6-week low, a sign of labor market strength. Also, the escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran has boosted demand for the dollar as a safe haven.