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S&P Futures Gain as Strong U.S. Economic Data and Earnings Boost Optimism

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.19% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains as rising confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy and positive earnings reports bolstered investors’ risk appetite.

Barchart · Jul 18, 2025

Latest US Tariff Threats Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.24% and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher as President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and Mexico, beginning August 1, risk stoking inflation pressures that could keep the Fed from...

Barchart · Jul 14, 2025

Dollar Supported by Latest US Tariff Threats

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%, and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher due to a slump in stocks, which boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and...

Barchart · Jul 14, 2025

Dollar Undercut by Reduced Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.20%. The dollar on Wednesday gave up an early advance and fell to a 1-week low as the ceasefire continues to hold between Israel and Iran, reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s weaker-than-expected US new home sales report was negative...

Barchart · Jun 25, 2025

Dollar Moves Higher With T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.20%. The dollar is moving higher today with T-note yields on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Schmid, who said the Fed should wait to see how tariffs and other policies impact the economy before adjusting interest rates. Mr. Schmid's...

Barchart · Jun 25, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on Powell’s Testimony

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.16% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains, while investors await further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for clues on the rate outlook.

Barchart · Jun 25, 2025

Dollar and Gold Retreat on Reduced Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.21%. The dollar came under pressure Friday on an easing of safe-haven demand after Reuters reported that the Iranian government said it is ready to discuss limitations on its uranium enrichment levels. Also, President Trump said he is willing to give diplomacy...

Barchart · Jun 20, 2025

Dollar and Gold Slide on Hopes of De-Escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16%. The dollar is under pressure today on an easing of safe-haven demand as stocks rose after Reuters reported that the Iranian government said it is ready to discuss limitations on its uranium enrichment levels. Also, President Trump said he is...

Barchart · Jun 20, 2025

S&P Futures Slip as Israel-Iran Conflict Remains in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.18% this morning as cash trading resumed after the Juneteenth holiday, with investors in wait-and-see mode after the White House signaled President Trump would delay a decision to launch strikes against Iran.

Barchart · Jun 20, 2025

Dollar Rallies as Middle East Tensions Intensify and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.83%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war and said he wants "unconditional surrender" from Iran. Gains...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2025