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Germany stores 1.2k tons of gold at the Fed—Trump fears are sparking repatriation demands

Germans are calling on gold reserves worth $130 million to be brought home from the U.S. as Trump threats heat up.

Fortune · May 30, 2025

Dollar Moves Higher on Signs of US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.37%. The dollar moved higher Thursday on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are limited...

Barchart · May 22, 2025

Dollar Supported by Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.34%. The dollar is climbing today on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are...

Barchart · May 22, 2025

Dollar Recovers as Trump Threatens Tariffs on China

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.11%. The dollar today recovered from a 3-week low and is mildly higher. The dollar recovered early losses after President Trump said that he is considering a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods in retaliation for the flow of fentanyl from...

Barchart · Jan 22, 2025

Dollar Rebounds on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.37%. The dollar on Friday recovered from early losses and posted moderate gains. Friday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Dec housing starts and Dec manufacturing production were bullish for the dollar. Also, Friday's action by the IMF to raise its 2025 US...

Barchart · Jan 17, 2025

Dollar Weakens on Lower Bond Yields and Stronger Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.10%. The dollar today gave up an early advance and turned moderately lower after the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 2-week low of 4.566%, weakening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, today's stock rally has curbed liquidity demand for the...

Barchart · Jan 17, 2025

Dollar Edges Higher on Strength in Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.03% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar was supported by Friday’s news of an unexpected increase in the US Nov import price index ex-petroleum, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. The dollar also found support from stronger interest rate differentials...

Barchart · Dec 13, 2024

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07% at a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar is supported by today’s news of an unexpected increase in the US Nov import price index ex-petroleum, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. The dollar is also seeing support from stronger interest rate...

Barchart · Dec 13, 2024

German Central Bank Cuts Growth Forecasts As Headwinds Intensify

Germany's central bank on Friday sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for next year and 2026, predicting a prolonged period of weakness for Europe's biggest economy as it battles multiple headwinds.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

Dollar Weakens as the Euro Rebounds

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.54%. The dollar retreated Thursday after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected to a 6-week high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the euro rallied and weighed on the dollar as French political tensions eased after National Rally leader...

Barchart · Dec 5, 2024