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Dollar Slumps on Reduced US Tariff Threats and Lower Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -1.20%. The dollar fell sharply Tuesday after President Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Asian and European goods on his first day in office, which eases inflation concerns and may allow the Fed to keep cutting interest rates. Also, Tuesday’s decline...

Barchart · Jan 21, 2025

Dollar Falls as Trump Tariff Threats Recede

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.89%. The dollar is under pressure today after President Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Asian and European goods on his first day in office. Also, today’s decline in T-note yields weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and weighed on...

Barchart · Jan 21, 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 Rises and Gold Tumbles on Diminished Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.23% and posted a new 2-year high. The dollar on Monday had carryover support from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report that reduced the chances of Fed rate cuts. Also, higher bond yields on Monday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials...

Barchart · Jan 13, 2025

Dollar Climbs and Gold Slides on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.29% and posted a new 2-year high. The dollar has carryover support from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report that reduced the chances of Fed rate cuts. Also, higher bond yields are strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentials as the...

Barchart · Jan 13, 2025

Dollar Posts Modest Gains as Stocks Retreat

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.09%. The dollar recovered from overnight losses Monday and climbed to a 1-week high as the slump in equity prices boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar were limited on Monday due to lower T-note yields. Also, Monday’s decline...

Barchart · Dec 30, 2024

Increased Liquidity Demand Boosts the Dollar as Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.14%. The dollar today recovered from overnight losses and climbed to a 1-week high as the slump in equity prices boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited due to lower T-note yields today. Also, today’s decline...

Barchart · Dec 30, 2024

Dollar Edges Higher Ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.08%. The dollar posted modest gains on Tuesday after US Nov retail sales rose more than expected. Also, the weakness in stocks Tuesday boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar were limited after US Nov manufacturing production rose...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2024

Dollar Boosted by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.03%. The dollar today is posting modest gains after US Nov retail sales rose more than expected. Also, today’s jump in the 10-year T-note yield to a 3-1/2 week high has strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. In addition, the weakness...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2024

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