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Dollar Eases on Stock Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.04% as a rally in stocks curbs liquidity demand for the dollar. Hawkish Fed comments limited losses in the dollar. New York Fed President Williams said the Fed is "well positioned" to pull off a soft landing for the US economy,...

Barchart · Oct 8, 2024

Dollar Posts Modest Losses as the Yen Strengthens

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.03%. The dollar fell slightly Monday as strength in the yen sparked long liquidation in the dollar. US Sep consumer credit was weaker than expected and bearish for the dollar. Losses in the dollar were limited Monday by higher T-note yields and...

Barchart · Oct 7, 2024

Dollar Slips on Yen Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.08%. The dollar is slightly lower today as strength in the yen sparked long liquidation in the dollar. Losses in the dollar are limited by higher T-note yields and weakness in stocks, which boosts liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar...

Barchart · Oct 7, 2024

Dollar Supported by Geopolitical Risks and Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.48% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar rose on safe-haven support from escalating Middle East tensions. Gains in the dollar accelerated after bond yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Sep ADP employment report, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also,...

Barchart · Oct 2, 2024

Dollar Gains on Middle East Tensions and US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.32% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar is climbing today on safe-haven support from escalating Middle East tensions. Gains in the dollar accelerated today after bond yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Sep ADP employment report, a hawkish factor...

Barchart · Oct 2, 2024

Dollar Climbs on Safe-Haven Demand from Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.40% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar Tuesday after Iran launched a missile attack against Israel. The dollar also has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is...

Barchart · Oct 1, 2024

Dollar Strengthens on Middle East Tensions and a Weak Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.33% at a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is in no hurry to cut interest rates. Also, weakness in the euro is boosting the dollar after EUR/USD slid to...

Barchart · Oct 1, 2024

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls as Powell Says Fed in No Hurry to Cut Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.45%. The dollar Monday recovered from overnight losses and rallied moderately on hawkish comments from Fed Governor Bowman that reduced chances for a -50 bp rate cut at the November FOMC meeting when she said core inflation remains "uncomfortably" above the Fed's...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024

Dollar Recovers Early Losses on Hawkish Fed Governor Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar today recovered from overnight losses and is moderately higher on hawkish comments from Fed Governor Bowman that reduced chances for a -50 bp rate cut at the November FOMC meeting when she said core inflation remains "uncomfortably" above...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024

Dollar Weakens on Dovish US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.16% and posted a 14-month low. The dollar moved lower Friday after weaker-than-expected US personal income and spending reports knocked T-note yields lower, a bearish factor for the dollar. Also, Friday’s benign US Aug core PCE deflator report boosted the chances for...

Barchart · Sep 27, 2024