
The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.27%. The dollar recovered today from a 3-1/2 week low and is moderately higher. Short covering emerged in the dollar today after the University of Michigan US Dec consumer sentiment index rose more than expected to an 8-month high. The dollar also garnered support after US Nov nonfarm payrolls and Nov average hourly earnings rose more than expected, a sign of economic strength.
The dollar today initially moved lower on the US Nov payroll report that showed the Nov unemployment rate unexpectedly increased, which boosted the chances for a Fed rate cut at the Dec 17-18 FOMC meeting to 87% from 70% before the report.