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Dollar Jumps on US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 1.75-month high and is up by +0.35%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and moved higher on the stronger-than-expected US May payroll report, bolstering speculation that the next Fed move will be an interest rate increase. Today's stock slump has...

Barchart · Jun 5

Dollar Weakens as Crude Oil Prices Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.10%. The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon knocked WTI crude oil prices down by more than -3% on Thursday and lowered inflation expectations, which might persuade the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar....

Barchart · Jun 4

Dollar Retreats with Weakness in Crude Oil

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.26%. The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon knocked WTI crude oil prices down more than -3% today and lowered inflation expectations, which might persuade the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar. Also, today's...

Barchart · Jun 4

Dollar Rises on Hawkish Rally in Oil Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up +0.42% on safe-haven demand after Iran said it halted ceasefire talks with the US, which could prompt a new large-scale US military attack on Iran. That report prompted a rally of more than +7% in crude oil prices, which in turn prompted a...

Barchart · Jun 1

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

In a series of ​measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and behind-the-scenes directives to expand the ​use of digital yuan, also known as e-CNY, in areas ranging from lottery draws to green electricity charges and fiscal spending.

The Economic Times · May 30

Dollar Falls as Stocks Rally on Iran Deal Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.14%. The improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal sparked a rally in stocks, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil to a 5-week low lowers inflation...

Barchart · May 29

Dollar Inches Higher on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.02%. The dollar found some support today after the May MNI Chicago PMI rose more than expected at its strongest pace in 4.25 years. On the negative side for the dollar is the improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal, which has...

Barchart · May 29

Dollar Slides on Weak US Economic News and US-Iran Peace Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell from a 7-week high and finished down -0.18%. The dollar gave up early gains and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected US economic news that is dovish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, Apr capital goods new orders nondefense...

Barchart · May 28

Dollar Erases Early Gains on Disappointing US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 7-week high and is down -0.13%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected US economic news that is dovish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, Apr capital goods new orders nondefense...

Barchart · May 28

Dollar Recovers on Conflicting US-Iran Peace Plans

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.03%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and posted modest gains on conflicting signals about prospects for a US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian television said it obtained an unofficial draft of...

Barchart · May 27