FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 15 - Caught on Camera

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 Edges Lower Ahead of Tuesday Night's Iran Deadline

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.11%. The dollar was under pressure on Tuesday on concerns that the lingering Iran war could lead to a spike in energy prices that derail the economy. Losses in the dollar were limited after US Feb capital goods new orders nondefense...

Barchart · Apr 7

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

Dollar Climbs on Fears of a Prolonged Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.36%. Thursday's decline in equity markets boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran war could escalate have boosted demand for the dollar as a safe-haven. The dollar added to its gains on...

Barchart · Apr 2

Dollar Rallies and Gold Plunges as Iran War Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.43%. Today's sharp drop in equity markets has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran war could escalate have boosted demand for the dollar as a safe-haven. The dollar added to its...

Barchart · Apr 2

Dollar Declines Amid War-End Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday added to Tuesday's losses and fell by -0.34%. The dollar is under pressure due to optimism that the war in Iran will end soon. Wednesday's stock rally also reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar recovered from its worst level after better-than-expected...

Barchart · Apr 1

Dollar Falls on Optimism Iran War Will End Soon

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is adding to Tuesday's losses and is down by -0.51%. The dollar is under pressure due to optimism that the war in Iran will end soon. Today's stock rally has also reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar recovered from its worst level...

Barchart · Apr 1

S&P Futures Climb on Hopes of Middle East Conflict Resolution, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Retail Sales Data on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.51% this morning as oil prices fall and risk appetite improves on hopes for an imminent end to the conflict in the Middle East.

Barchart · Apr 1

Dollar Declines as President Trump Signals He May End Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 10.5-month high today and is down by -0.43%. The dollar retreated today after President Trump signaled he is willing to end the war in Iran. Also, today’s stock rally has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, lower T-note yields today...

Barchart · Mar 31

Stock Index Futures Rally on Prospect of End to Middle East Conflict, U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.94% this morning as sentiment got a boost after President Trump reportedly told aides he was willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran.

Barchart · Mar 31