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Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.50%. The dollar is climbing today as weakness in stocks has 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 today are...

Barchart · Mar 20

S&P Futures Slip as Oil Prices Rise on Kharg Island Takeover Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.40% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid waning hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

Barchart · Mar 20

Dollar Index Shows Weekly Decline as Fundamentals Remain Weak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday ended the day little changed, but fell about -0.6% on the week. The dollar traded on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25...

Barchart · Dec 26, 2025

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Dollar Index Sees Continued Downward Pressure

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.09%, extending this week’s sell-off to about -0.7%. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25 bp...

Barchart · Dec 26, 2025

Dollar Index Ends Little Changed, But Bearish Sentiment Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell to a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and ended the day little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets have reduced...

Barchart · Dec 24, 2025

Dollar Index Posts 2.75-Month Low But Then Recovers

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today posted a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and is little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets on Tuesday reduced the odds for...

Barchart · Dec 24, 2025

Dollar Falls Despite Strong US GDP Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.22%, as bearish underlying dollar sentiment outweighed today's stronger-than-expected US GDP report and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets today reduced the odds for a -25 bp rate cut to 13% from 20% at the next FOMC meeting on January 27-28....

Barchart · Dec 23, 2025

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Dollar Falls on Interest Rate Differential Outlook

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.30%, falling back from last Friday's 1-week high. The dollar continues to see underlying weakness as the FOMC is expected to cut interest rates by about -50 bp in 2026, while the BOJ is expected to raise rates by another +25 bp in...

Barchart · Dec 22, 2025

Dollar Sinks as Fed Cuts Rates and Boosts Liquidity

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell to a 6-week low and finished down by -0.63%. The dollar retreated on Wednesday after the FOMC cut the federal funds target range by -25 bp. The dollar was also pressured on Wednesday after the US Q3 employment cost index rose less...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Dollar Slips Ahead of FOMC Meeting Results

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.18%. The dollar is weaker amid expectations that the Fed will cut the federal funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of today's FOMC meeting. The dollar extended its losses today after the US Q3 employment cost index rose...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Yen Strength Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.05%. The yen’s strength is weighing on the dollar on Monday after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month’s policy meeting. Also, Monday’s weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index...

Barchart · Dec 1, 2025

Dollar Softens as Fed Rate-Cut Chances Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33% at a 2-week low. The yen's strength is weighing on the dollar today after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month's policy meeting. Also, today's weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index is bearish for the...

Barchart · Dec 1, 2025

Dollar Rallies as Stocks Retreat

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.37% and posted a 3-month high. Tuesday's slump in equity markets has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also had carry-over support from Fed Chair Powell's warning last week that another rate cut in December is not a foregone...

Barchart · Nov 4, 2025

Dollar Falls and Gold Surges on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.47% and posted a 1-week low. Dovish Fed comments weighed on the dollar Thursday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the Fed can keep lowering interest rates to support a faltering labor market. Also, Thursday’s economic news, which showed the October...

Barchart · Oct 16, 2025

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Barchart · Oct 16, 2025

Dollar Falls and Gold Surges on Dovish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.21% and posted a 1-week low. Dovish Fed comments today weighed on the dollar after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the Fed can keep lowering interest rates to support a faltering labor market. Also, today’s economic news, which showed the October...

Barchart · Oct 15, 2025

Stocks Boosted by Strength in Chipmakers and Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.68%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.43%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 15, 2025

Dollar Declines and Gold Soars on Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.28%. The dollar moved lower on Wednesday after dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting, when she stated that it is prudent for the Fed...

Barchart · Oct 15, 2025

Stocks Climb on Strong Q3 Earnings and Easing Trade Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.40%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.95%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Barchart · Oct 15, 2025

Dollar Weakens and Gold Soars to a Record High on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.17%. The dollar is moving lower today as dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting, when she said it is prudent for the Fed to...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2025

Dollar Drops on Dovish Fed Comments and Heightened China Trade Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.58%. The dollar was under pressure Friday as T-note yields retreated on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, who expressed their support for additional Fed interest rate cuts. Losses in the dollar accelerated...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2025

Dollar Slips on Dovish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.25%. The dollar is under pressure today as T-note yields fall on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he's open to quarter-point interest rate cuts at the coming FOMC meetings. Also, the strength in stocks today has reduced...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2025

Dollar Falls as US Government Remains Shutdown

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.12%. The ongoing shutdown of the US government weighed on the dollar as the shutdown entered its third day on Friday. The longer the shutdown is maintained, the more likely the US economy will suffer, and GDP growth will stagnate, a...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2025

Dollar Pressured by US Government Shutdown and Weak Services News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.19%. The ongoing shutdown of the US government is bearish for the dollar as the shutdown enters its third day today. The longer the shutdown is maintained, the more likely the US economy will suffer, and GDP growth will stagnate. The...

Barchart · Sep 29, 2025

Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies to a Record High on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.22%. The dollar moved lower on Monday due to speculation that weak US labor market news this week, including the August JOLTS job openings, the September ADP employment change, and the September nonfarm payrolls, will prompt the Fed to continue cutting...

Barchart · Sep 29, 2025

Dollar Falls on Expectations of Weak US Labor Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.29%. The dollar is sliding today on speculation that weak US labor market news this week, including the August JOLTS job openings, the September ADP employment change, and the September nonfarm payrolls, will prompt the Fed to continue cutting interest rates....

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