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Dollar Retreats on US Fiscal and Political Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) slid to a 4.25-month low today and is down 0.79%. The dollar continued to be undercut by speculation that the US might coordinate FX intervention with Japan to boost the yen, which would dovetail with Mr. Trump's apparent view that a weak dollar is good...

Barchart · Jan 27

Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.26%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.60% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, as well as a new round of U.S. economic data and…

Barchart · Jan 27

Dollar Falls to 4-Month Low and Precious Metals Surge to Record Highs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a new 4-month low and is down -0.61%. The dollar is being undercut by speculation that the US might coordinate FX intervention with Japan to boost the yen, which would dovetail with Mr. Trump's apparent view that a weak dollar is good...

Barchart · Jan 26

Dollar Retreats as Easing European Tensions Boost the Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.42%. Thursday’s stock rally curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Thursday’s euro strength weighed on the dollar after European tensions eased when President Trump canceled his threats to raise tariffs on goods from countries opposing his bid to acquire Greenland....

Barchart · Jan 22

Dollar Falls on Stock Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.28%. Today’s stock rally has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar are contained due to today’s stronger-than-expected US economic news on weekly jobless claims and Q3 GDP. US weekly initial unemployment claims rose +1,000 to 200,000, showing...

Barchart · Jan 22

Dollar Rallies as President Trump Backs Off Tariff Threats on Europe

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.18%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after President Trump said that he would refrain from imposing tariffs on goods from European nations that oppose his effort to take possession of Greenland, citing a "framework of...

Barchart · Jan 21

Dollar Little Changed as President Trump Dials Back Harsh Rhetoric on Greenland

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.02%. The dollar is slightly lower today amid concerns that President Trump will impose higher tariffs on several European countries if they don’t allow him to acquire Greenland. The dollar remained lower after the US Dec pending home sales posted their...

Barchart · Jan 21

Escalating Greenland Tensions Sink the Dollar and Boost Precious Metals

The dollar index (DXY00 ) dropped to a 2-week low on Tuesday and finished down by -0.79%. The dollar retreated on Tuesday as President Trump's push to take over Greenland is reviving fears of trade confrontations between the US and its European allies, with little sign of de-escalation. Overnight, President...

Barchart · Jan 20

Dollar Sinks and Precious Metals Soar as Greenland Crisis Escalates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) dropped to a 2-week low today and is down by -0.84%. The dollar is falling today as President Trump's push to take over Greenland is reviving fears of trade confrontations between the US and its European allies, with little sign of de-escalation. Overnight, President Trump...

Barchart · Jan 20

Dollar Recovers on Fed Chair Speculation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.04%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and moved higher after President Trump expressed reluctance to nominate Kevin Hassett as Fed Chair. Hassett was seen by markets as the most dovish candidate, so nominating someone like Kevin Warsh, a...

Barchart · Jan 16