The Latest Breaking News from US Dollar

What Does the Latest Rate Cut Mean for Commodity Investments?

After the latest rate cut by the US FOMC and ahead of the turn of the calendar page to 2026, has the long-term investment outlook for the commodity complex changed?

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Cotton Pulls Back on Thursday

Cotton futures faced some light Thursday pressure, with contracts down 8 to 12 points at the close. Crude oil futures are down 54 cents per barrel at $57.92, with the US dollar index $0.373 lower to $98.395. Export Sales data was released this morning for the week of 11/13 showing...

Barchart · Dec 11, 2025

Cotton Trading with Slight Thursday Midday Losses

Cotton futures are down 7 to 12 points across most front months at Thursday’s midday. Crude oil futures are down $1.15 per barrel at $57.32, with the US dollar index $0.568 lower to $98.200. Export Sales data was released this morning for the week of 11/13 showed cotton bookings at...

Barchart · Dec 11, 2025

Cotton Holding Above Unchanged at Midday as USDA Raises Production

Cotton futures are showing steady to 5 point gains across most nearby contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are down 69 cents per barrel at $58.19 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.154 higher to $99.215. USDA’s Crop Production report left acreage alone, but raised yield by 10...

Barchart · Dec 9, 2025

Cotton Fades Early Gains for Monday Losses at the Close

Cotton futures failed to hold the overnight gains, with contracts closing 20 to 25 points in the red. Crude oil futures were down $1.23 per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.107 higher to $99.075. Dated Export Sales data showed 292,146 RB of cotton sold...

Barchart · Dec 8, 2025

The Golden Digital Experiment: How Kyrgyzstan’s State-Backed Stablecoin Could Reshape the Global Crypto Market

The launch of the USDKG and KGST stablecoins by the government of Kyrgyzstan represents an important milestone for the global crypto market. It demonstrates a mature, institutional approach to digital assets: they are no longer viewed merely as speculative instruments but as components of formal financial infrastructure. The fact that…

inkl · Dec 8, 2025

Cotton Fade Lower into the Weekend

Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 15 to 30 points on the day, as March was 78 points lower on the week. Crude oil futures were up 47 cents per barrel at $60.14 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.042 higher to $98.995. Delayed CFTC...

Barchart · Dec 5, 2025

Unions sound the alarm on Netflix and Warner Bros merger: ‘Must be blocked’

The deal could dramatically further reshape the established Hollywood film and TV industry, which has already faced significant upheaval amid the rapid growth of streaming

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

US unions call for Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery merger to be blocked

The US streaming giant Netflix said that it agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery film and TV studios business in a 72 billion US dollar deal.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Cotton Fading Back Lower on Friday

Cotton futures are continuing this week’s trend of fading overnight gains, with contracts down 15 to 38 points at midday. Crude oil futures were up 58 cents per barrel at $60.25 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.017 higher to $98.970. The 12/4 online auction from The Seam...

Barchart · Dec 5, 2025