The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday fell slightly by -0.03%. The dollar Thursday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses after T-note yields gave up early gains and turned lower on dovish comments from Richmond Fed President Barkin. The dollar initially moved higher after U.S. Dec CPI rose more than expected and weekly jobless claims fell to a 2-1/2 month low, dampening expectations of Fed interest rate cuts.
U.S. weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell -1,000 to a 2-1/2 month low of 202,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 210,000.
