The dollar index (DXY00) fell from a 2-month high on Monday, finishing down 0.06%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and finished slightly lower on Monday after stocks pushed higher, which curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, crude prices fell from early highs on Monday and dragged the dollar lower on reduced safe-haven demand after Iran signaled an end to its current military operations against Israel and President Trump said the two sides were looking to agree to an immediate ceasefire.
The dollar initially moved higher on Monday on carryover strength from last Friday's stronger-than-expected US May payroll report, which bolstered speculation that the next Fed move will be an interest rate increase. Also, renewed fighting between Iran and Israel boosted some early safe-haven demand for the dollar after Israel said it struck several military targets in Iran today, retaliating against missile attacks by Iran.
