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Dollar Little Changed on Weak US Housing News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is little changed today. Weaker-than-expected reports today on US May housing starts and building permits are undercutting the dollar. Also, today's -3% fall in WTI crude oil to a 3.25-month low is bearish for the dollar, as it lowers inflation expectations and could prompt the...

Barchart · Jun 16

Dollar Pressured by Deal to End the US-Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) slid to a 1-week low on Monday and finished down by -0.09%. The dollar came under pressure on Monday after stocks rallied sharply following the US and Iran's announcement of a deal to end the war, which curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Monday's...

Barchart · Jun 15

Dollar Slips and Gold Rallies on US-Iran Peace Deal

The dollar index (DXY00 ) slid to a 1-week low today and is down -0.30%. The dollar came under pressure today after stocks rallied sharply following the US and Iran's announcement of a deal to end the war, which curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today's fall in the...

Barchart · Jun 15

Dollar Rallies and Gold Slumps on Hawkish Fed Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 2-month high today, up by 0.23%. Concerns over the escalation of the US-Iran conflict are boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar after President Trump said the US will keep attacking Iran and threatened to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main crude exporting hub....

Barchart · Jun 11

Dollar Recovers as Crude Surges and Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.06%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and posted modest gains after crude oil prices surged. WTI crude rallied by more than 2% on Wednesday, boosting inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive...

Barchart · Jun 10

Dollar Weakens on as Expected US May CPI

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13%. The dollar is under pressure today after US May consumer prices rose as expected, easing inflation fears and potentially keeping the Fed from tightening monetary policy. Losses in the dollar are limited as today's stock weakness has boosted liquidity demand...

Barchart · Jun 10

Crude Oil Weakness Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.12%. Tuesday's -3% plunge in WTI crude oil prices to a 7-week low lowered inflation expectations, which could prompt the Fed to pursue easier monetary policy, a bearish factor for the dollar. Also, lower T-note yields on Tuesday weakened the dollar's...

Barchart · Jun 9

Dollar Weakens as Crude Oil Prices Sink

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is moving lower today and is down by -0.28%. Today's -3% plunge in WTI crude oil prices has lowered inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to pursue easier monetary policy, a bearish factor for the dollar. Also, lower T-note yields today weaken the dollar's...

Barchart · Jun 9

Dollar Slips as Middle East Tensions Ease Slightly

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high on Monday, finishing down 0.06%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and finished slightly lower on Monday after stocks pushed higher, which curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, crude prices fell from early highs on Monday and dragged the...

Barchart · Jun 8

Dollar Falls Back as Stocks Recover

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high today and is down by -0.14%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower today after stocks pushed higher, which curbs liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, crude prices fell from early highs today and dragged the dollar lower...

Barchart · Jun 8