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Dollar Rises as Iran War Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 10.5-month high on Monday, finishing up by 0.40%. The dollar gained on safe-haven support on Monday amid concerns of a protracted war in Iran. President Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and...

Barchart · Mar 30

Dollar Supported by Concerns of a Protracted Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 2-week high today and is up by +0.35%. The dollar has safe-haven support on concerns of a protracted Iran war after President Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and could seize the...

Barchart · Mar 30

Dollar Advances as Iran War Rages

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.27%. The dollar moved higher on Friday as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's +5% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher,...

Barchart · Mar 27

Dollar Supported by Ongoing US-Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.22%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after Iran said it rejected the latest US peace proposal. Also, Wednesday's US economic news, showing the Feb import price index ex-petroleum posting its biggest increase in 4 years,...

Barchart · Mar 25

Dollar Rebounds as Iran Dismisses US Peace Plan

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and moved slightly higher after Iran said it rejected the US peace proposal. Also, today's US economic news, showing the Feb import price index ex-petroleum posting its biggest increase in 4 years, is...

Barchart · Mar 25

Dollar Advances Amid Concerns About Escalation of the Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.42%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday as the ongoing war with Iran drags on, boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's +4% jump in crude oil prices may stoke inflation and prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a...

Barchart · Mar 24

Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.38%. The dollar is moving higher today as the ongoing war with Iran drags on, boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's +3% jump in crude oil prices may stoke inflation and prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a...

Barchart · Mar 24

Dollar Declines and Gold Plunges in Hopes Iran War Will Soon End

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1.5-week low on Monday and finished down by -0.65%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower as stocks rallied sharply after President Trump postponed attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants for five days following the start of talks...

Barchart · Mar 23

Dollar Falls as Stocks Rally in Hopes Iran War Will Soon End

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1.5-week low today and is down by -0.69%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower as stocks rallied sharply after President Trump postponed attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants for five days following the start of talks with...

Barchart · Mar 23

Dollar Gains on Concerns Over a Lengthy War in Iran

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.42%. The dollar moved higher on Friday as weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, the ongoing war in Iran has boosted demand for the dollar as a safe haven. In addition, higher T-note yields on Friday...

Barchart · Mar 20