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Dollar Supported by US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.24% on Wednesday. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday due to 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 on Wednesday also strengthened the...

Barchart · Aug 26

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

Dollar Slightly Lower on Strong Stocks and Weak Crude

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.06% on Tuesday. The dollar gave up an early advance on Tuesday and posted modest losses on weaker-than-expected US economic news, including July new home sales and Aug consumer confidence. Also, Tuesday’s -3% plunge in WTI crude oil to a 1-week low lowered...

Barchart · Aug 25

Dollar Recovers Early Losses on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 3-month low on Thursday and finished up +0.08%. Short covering emerged in the dollar on Thursday amid better-than-expected US economic news, including weekly jobless claims, the Aug Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey, and July leading indicators. Also, Thursday’s +2% jump in WTI...

Barchart · Aug 20

Dollar Rebounds on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 3-month low today and is up +0.05%. Short covering emerged in the dollar today on better-than-expected US economic news, including weekly jobless claims, the Aug Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey, and July leading indicators. Also, today’s +2% jump in WTI crude oil...

Barchart · Aug 20

Dollar Tumbles and Gold Prices Jump as US Treasury Boosts Liquidity

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-month low on Wednesday and finished down by -0.80%. The dollar retreated on Wednesday after the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of long-dated bonds. Lower T-note yields on Wednesday also weakened the dollar‘s interest rate differentials. The...

Barchart · Aug 19

Dollar Slumps and Gold Rallies as US Treasury Ramps Up Buybacks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-month low today and is down by -0.76%. The dollar retreated today after the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of long-dated bonds. Lower T-note yields today have also weakened the dollar‘s interest rate differentials. The US Treasury...

Barchart · Aug 19

Dollar Edges Higher as Stocks Slide

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.10% on Tuesday. The weakness in stocks on Tuesday increased demand for dollar liquidity. Also, Tuesday’s rally in WTI crude oil to a 3-week high boosted inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a positive factor for the dollar....

Barchart · Aug 18

Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Rising Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.04% today. The weakness in stocks today has increased demand for dollar liquidity. Also, today’s rally in WTI crude oil to a 3-week high is boosting inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a positive factor for the...

Barchart · Aug 18

Reduced Fed Rate Hike Expectations Undercut the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 2.25-month low on Monday and finished down -0.04%. The dollar extended last week’s losses on Monday after a raft of weaker-than-expected US economic news dialed back expectations of tighter Fed policy. The chance of a Fed rate hike next month has dropped...

Barchart · Aug 17