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Dollar Rallies as Euro Slumps on the EU-US Trade Deal

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose sharply by +1.03% to a 1-week high. The dollar rallied Monday as global trade tensions eased following the EU and US agreeing to a trade deal, and reports that China and the US are set to extend their trade truce by another...

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Dollar Rises as the EU and US Agree on a Trade Deal

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.72% at a 1-week high. The dollar is gaining today as global trade tensions ease following the EU and US agreeing to a trade deal, and China and the US are set to extend their trade truce by another three months....

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.23%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.38%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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Dollar Moves Higher as President Trump Eases Criticism of Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.30%. The dollar rose Friday on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn’t necessary, easing concerns around the Fed’s independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. On the negative side was Friday’s...

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Solid Corporate Earnings Results Support Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.18%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gains as President Trump Downplays Rift with Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.35%. The dollar is climbing today on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn't necessary, easing concerns around the Fed's independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. Higher T-note yields today are...

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Dollar Gains on US Tariff Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.04%. The dollar is slightly higher today due to concerns that the US trade policy of higher tariffs will boost inflation and prevent the Fed from cutting interest rates, a supportive factor for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited...

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Dollar Gives Up Early Gains on Weak US Labor News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance Wednesday and turned lower on concern that the US labor market is weakening after the June ADP employment change declined for the first time in more than two years. Also, Wednesday’s rally in...

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Dollar Gains on Weakness in the Yen and British Pound

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.30%. The dollar is climbing today due to increased trade tensions with Japan, as the yen has retreated after President Trump stated that a trade deal with Japan is unlikely. The dollar added to its gains when GBP/USD tumbled to a...

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Dollar Slips on Trade Uncertainty and Rising US Deficits

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.13%. The dollar on Tuesday added to Monday's losses and posted a 3-1/3 year low. The dollar remains under pressure due to uncertainties over US trade policies, with many nations trying to negotiate trade deals with the US before President Trump's...

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Dollar and Gold Prices Fall on Easing Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.55% and posted a 1-week low. The dollar retreated Tuesday after President Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which curbed safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's sharp rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The...

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Dollar Rallies as Middle East Tensions Intensify and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.83%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war and said he wants "unconditional surrender" from Iran. Gains...

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Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. The dollar is climbing today on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war. However, the dollar fell back from its best level...

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Dollar Falls to Multi-Year Lows on Trump Tariff Threats and US Economic Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.71%. The dollar tumbled to a 3-1/4 year low Thursday as comments from President Trump sparked trade uncertainty and weighed on the dollar. Late Wednesday, Mr. Trump said he intends to send letters to dozens of US trading partners in the next...

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Dollar Sinks on Trump Tariff Threats and Weak US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.79%. The dollar fell to a 3-1/4 year low today as comments from President Trump sparked trade uncertainty and weighed on the dollar. Late Wednesday, Mr. Trump said he intends to send letters to dozens of US trading partners in the...

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Dollar Slightly Lower Awaiting News on US-China Trade Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.06%. The dollar today is slightly lower ahead of any news of progress in the US-China trade talks that are currently underway in London. Lower T-note yields today have also weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials. The markets are discounting the...

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Dollar Gains With T-Note Yields on a Hawkish US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.44%. The dollar moved higher Friday on the heels of a better-than-expected US May payroll report, easing concerns that the US labor market was cooling. Also, hawkish comments on Friday from Cleveland Fed President Hammack boosted the dollar when she said she'd...

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Dollar Gains on Strong US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.45%. The dollar is climbing today on the heels of a better-than-expected US May payroll report, easing concerns that the US labor market was cooling. Also, hawkish comments today from Cleveland Fed President Hammack boosted the dollar when she said she’d...

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Dollar Climbs and Gold Retreats on Trade Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.59%. The dollar moved higher Tuesday after President Trump over the weekend extended the deadline for a 50% tariff on US importers of EU goods by about 5 weeks to July 9 from June 1. The dollar also garnered support from hawkish...

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Dollar Gains and Gold Plunges as Trade Tensions Ease

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.45%. The dollar is climbing today after President Trump over the weekend extended the deadline for a 50% tariff on European Union goods by about 5 weeks to July 9 from June 1. The dollar also garnered support from hawkish comments...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies on Tariff Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.87% and posted a 3-week low. The dollar tumbled Friday after President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union on June 1, saying, "Our discussions with them on trade are going nowhere." The dollar was also pressured by...

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Dollar Sinks as President Trump Threatens to Escalate Trade War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.62% at a 3-week low. The dollar tumbled today after President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union on June 1, saying "Our discussions with them on trade are going nowhere." The dollar was also pressured by...

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US Deficit Concerns Undercut the Dollar and Boost Gold

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.59% and posted a 2-week low. The dollar remains under pressure after Moody’s Ratings late last Friday downgraded the US government’s credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing a ballooning budget deficit and fiscal concerns. The downgrade puts the dollar’s status as...

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Dollar Retreats on US Deficit Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.60% and fell to a 2-week low. The dollar remains under pressure after Moody’s Ratings late last Friday downgraded the US government’s credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing a ballooning budget deficit and fiscal concerns. The downgrade puts the dollar’s status...

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Stocks Fall on Rising Bond Yields and Concern About Foreign Investment Interest

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.37%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.44%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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