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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 Advances on Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.43%. The dollar recovered from early losses Wednesday and moved moderately higher mid-morning following the release of the stronger-than-expected US Aug new home sales report. Higher bond yields on Wednesday also strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar Wednesday initially moved...

Barchart · Sep 25, 2024

Dollar in Defensive Mode Ahead of FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar is trading defensively ahead of this afternoon’s FOMC decision. Heightened speculation the Fed will opt to cut the fed funds target range by 50 bp today instead of 25 bp is weighing on the dollar as swap markets...

Barchart · Sep 18, 2024

Dollar Moves Higher and Gold Falls on Signs of US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rebounded from a 3-week low and finished up by +0.15% on signs of US economic strength. An unexpected increase in Tuesday’s US Aug retail sales report sparked short covering in the dollar. Also, Tuesday’s stronger-than-expected US Aug manufacturing production report was bullish for the...

Barchart · Sep 17, 2024

Dollar Rebounds on Strength in US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rebounded from a 3-week low and is up by +0.11%. An unexpected increase in today’s US Aug retail sales report sparked short covering in the dollar. Also, today’s stronger-than-expected US Aug manufacturing production report was bullish for the dollar. The dollar today initially moved...

Barchart · Sep 17, 2024

Stocks Rally on Heightened Speculation about a 50 bp Rate Cut Next Week

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up by +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.47%. Stocks posted moderate gains on Friday, with the S&P 500, Dow...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2024

Dollar Sinks and Gold Soars to a Record on Talk of 50 bp Fed Rate Cut

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell to a 1-week low and finished down by -0.24%. Dovish comments Friday from former New York Fed President Dudley knocked bond yields lower and weighed on the dollar when he said he sees “a strong case for a 50 bp cut” in interest...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2024

Stocks Push Higher on Chip Stock Strength and Positive Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.81%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.42%. Stocks today are moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and the...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2024

Dollar Falls on Lower Bond Yields and Yen Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1-week low and is down by -0.43%. Dovish comments today from former New York Fed President Dudley knocked bond yields lower and weighed on the dollar when he said he sees “a strong case for a 50 bp cut” in interest...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2024