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Dollar Weakens on Strength in Stocks and Lower Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.19%. The dollar is under pressure as today's stock rally has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, benign inflation news today may keep the Fed from tightening monetary policy, a negative for the dollar, after the May core PCE price...

Barchart · Jun 25

Speculation of Tighter Fed Policy Boosts the Dollar and Hammers Gold

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.20%. The dollar added to its week-long surge on Wednesday and posted a new 13-month high. The dollar continues to benefit from carryover support from last Wednesday, when the FOMC’s hawkish stance suggested higher interest rates later this year. The dollar...

Barchart · Jun 24

Dollar Rallies and Gold Sinks on the Prospect of Tighter Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.26%. The dollar added to its week-long surge today and posted a new 13-month high. The dollar continues to garner carryover support from last Wednesday, when the FOMC’s hawkish stance projected higher interest rates later this year. The dollar fell back...

Barchart · Jun 24

Japan bond yields mixed after relatively weak 5-year auction

Japanese government bond yields showed mixed movements on Tuesday, with a weaker-than-expected auction for 5-year bonds. Yields on shorter maturities edged up, while longer-term bonds saw slight declines. Discussions between Japan's Finance Minister and the U.S. Treasury Secretary about global markets and currency swings have fueled speculation about potential acceleration…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Dollar Gains on Euro Weakness and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.17% and is just below last Friday’s 13-month high. The dollar erased early losses on Monday and moved higher after the euro declined when ECB President Lagarde pushed back against any additional tightening of monetary policy by the ECB due to...

Barchart · Jun 22

Dollar Recovers as Euro Retreats on Dovish Lagarde Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.12% and just below last Friday's 13-month high. The dollar erased early losses today and moved higher after the euro declined when ECB President Lagarde pushed back against any additional tightening of monetary policy by the ECB due to the US-Iran...

Barchart · Jun 22

Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubt

The US dollar is flexing its muscles against the Japanese yen, much to the attention of market traders. The potential for a US-Iran peace agreement looms large as Japan's currency hovers at a low not seen in years. With the Bank of Japan increasing interest rates, concerns over government spending…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this year

The dollar strengthened as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, with policymakers raising inflation projections. New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's revised statement removed forward guidance, impacting market expectations. Meanwhile, other central banks like the BOE and BOJ are also navigating inflation…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Dollar on the defensive ahead of first Fed decision under Warsh

The dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosting risk appetite. The yen also struggled against a softer dollar after a widely anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike offered few surprises. Investors remained cautious before the Fed's announcement, with focus on…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Dollar Slips on Weak US Housing News and Lower Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.12%. Tuesday’s weaker-than-expected US May housing starts and building permits reports undercut the dollar. Also, Tuesday’s -5% fall in WTI crude oil to a 3.5-month low was bearish for the dollar, as it lowers inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed...

Barchart · Jun 16