
The dollar index (DXY00) on Monday fell by -0.87%. Monday’s strength in EUR/USD undercut the dollar as stronger-than-expected Eurozone economic news boosted European government bond yields. The dollar extended its losses on weaker-than-expected US ISM and construction spending reports. The dollar recovered from its worst levels after a slide in stocks boosted liquidity demand for the dollar.
The US Feb ISM manufacturing index fell -0.6 to 50.3, weaker than expectations of 50.7. The Feb ISM prices paid sub-index rose +7.5 to a 2-1/2 year high of 62.4, stronger than expectations of 56.0.