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Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.53%. The dollar on Tuesday recovered from a 6-week low and moved higher after weaker-than-expected Eurozone inflation news knocked the euro lower. Also, weakness in the yuan supported gains in the dollar after a gauge of Chinese manufacturing activity contracted in May...

Barchart · Jun 3, 2025

US Economic News and Weak Stocks Support the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.06%. The dollar on Friday posted modest gains, supported by stronger-than-expected US economic news. Also, Friday's stock weakness boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Dallas Fed President Logan were supportive of the dollar when she said...

Barchart · May 30, 2025

Dollar Gains on Strength in US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.24%. The dollar today is moving higher, supported by today's stronger-than-expected US economic news. Also, today's stock weakness has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Dallas Fed President Logan were supportive of the dollar when...

Barchart · May 30, 2025

Dollar Moves Higher on Signs of US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.37%. The dollar moved higher Thursday on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are limited...

Barchart · May 22, 2025

Dollar Supported by Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.34%. The dollar is climbing today on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are...

Barchart · May 22, 2025

Dollar Weakens on US Credit Downgrade

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.66% and posted a 1-week low. The dollar was under pressure Monday after Moody's Ratings late last Friday downgraded the US government's credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing a ballooning budget deficit and fiscal concerns. The downgrade puts the dollar's status...

Barchart · May 19, 2025

Dollar Sinks and Gold Prices Jump as Moody’s Cuts US Debt Rating

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.71% and fell to a 1-week low. The dollar is under pressure today after Moody’s Ratings late last Friday downgraded the US government’s credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing a ballooning budget deficit and fiscal concerns. The downgrade puts the...

Barchart · May 19, 2025

Dollar Retreats on Soft US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.79%. The dollar retreated Tuesday after the US Apr CPI was weaker-than-expected and showed the smallest increase in 4 years, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, Tuesday’s stock rally curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. US Apr CPI rose +2.3% y/y,...

Barchart · May 13, 2025

Dollar Edges Lower on Fed-Friendly US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.38%. The dollar today is mildly lower after the US Apr CPI was weaker-than-expected and showed the smallest increase in 4 years, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, weaker T-note yields today have weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. In...

Barchart · May 13, 2025

Dollar Rallies and Gold Tumbles on US Trade Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +1.04% and posted a 3-1/2 week high. The dollar rallied Thursday on easing global trade tensions after President Trump announced a new comprehensive trade deal with the UK. The dollar also found support after US weekly jobless claims fell more than expected...

Barchart · May 8, 2025