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European FOMO while Trump-XI summit wraps in Washington

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Euronews · Sep 25

Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) extended this week’s rally on Thursday to a 1.75-month high and finished up by +0.14%. The dollar was supported by a jump in the 10-year T-note yield on Thursday to a 19-year high of 5.18%, strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar also rose...

Barchart · Sep 24

Dollar Gains on US Economic Strength and Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) extended this week’s rally today to a 1.75-month high and is up by +0.14%. The dollar has support from signs of strength in the US economy after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 2-month low, signaling labor market strength, and after Aug new home...

Barchart · Sep 24

Dollar Rises on US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.23% today. The dollar is moving higher today on signs of strength in the US economy after July personal spending and income rose more than expected and Q2 personal consumption was revised upward. Higher bond yields today have also strengthened the dollar’s...

Barchart · Aug 26

Global Market: Euro zone inflation risks persist despite oil price retreat, ECB's Schnabel warns

ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said the euro zone economy has not returned to pre-war conditions despite lower oil prices, citing persistent core inflation, energy market risks and supply chain pressures. Her remarks suggest policymakers remain cautious on inflation, while another ECB official struck a more optimistic tone on…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Stocks Rally Before the Open on Upbeat Micron Earnings, U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.78%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +2.15% this morning as upbeat quarterly results and guidance from memory chipmaker Micron Technology boosted sentiment.

Barchart · Jun 25

Speculation of Tighter Fed Policy Boosts the Dollar and Hammers Gold

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.20%. The dollar added to its week-long surge on Wednesday and posted a new 13-month high. The dollar continues to benefit from carryover support from last Wednesday, when the FOMC’s hawkish stance suggested higher interest rates later this year. The dollar...

Barchart · Jun 24

ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation

The European Central Bank has lifted its deposit facility rate by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking a decisive pivot back to tightening as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation to its highest level in nearly three years.

Euronews · Jun 11

Dollar Weakens on US-Iran Peace Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.07%. The dollar moved lower on Tuesday amid signs that peace negotiations between the US and Iran are progressing, which curbed safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high has dampened liquidity...

Barchart · May 26

Dollar Slips as US-Iran Peace Negotiations Progress

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.07%. The dollar is moving lower today amid signs that peace negotiations between the US and Iran are progressing, which is curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high has dampened...

Barchart · May 26