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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies on US-Iran Ceasefire

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.71% and posted a 4-week low. The dollar plummeted on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday's surge in equity markets reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, sharply...

Barchart · Apr 8

More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show

More Federal Reserve policymakers were willing to consider an interest rate hike this year at their March meeting than in January, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Dollar Tumbles and Gold Surges on US-Iran Ceasefire

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is sharply lower today by 1.13% at a 4-week low. The dollar is plummeting today after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's surge in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition,...

Barchart · Apr 8

Dollar Slightly Lower Ahead of Tonight’s Iran Deadline

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.04%. The dollar is under pressure today on concerns that the lingering Iran war could lead to a spike in energy prices that derail the economy. Losses in the dollar are limited after US Feb capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft...

Barchart · Apr 7

War in the Middle East Spells Higher Inflation for U.S. Consumers

The economy can probably withstand the jump in fuel costs, but prices figure to rise faster, straining many budgets.

Kiplinger · Apr 7

Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation?

The US Federal Reserve is weighing whether to raise interest rates for the first time in years as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and pushes inflation further above target.

Euronews · Apr 7

Stock Index Futures Slip as Trump’s Hormuz Deadline Looms

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.38% this morning as investors remain wary ahead of President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reach a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Barchart · Apr 7

Dollar Weakens on Iran Ceasefire Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.04%. The dollar was under pressure on Monday as stocks recovered on hopes for a ceasefire in Iran, curbing liquidity demand for the dollar. Axios reported that the US, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for...

Barchart · Apr 6

What a federal court block of Trump’s ICE detention policy means for immigrants

The ruling signals a massive success for immigration advocates in Nevada

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs

The Independent UK · Apr 6