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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.18%. The dollar today is posting modest gains as T-note yields rise, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, hawkish comments today from Dallas Fed President Logan supported the dollar when she said she favors the Fed gradually lowering interest...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up by +0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.80%. Stocks rallied Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting a new record...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.33% and posted a 1-3/4 month high. Strength in T-note yields Wednesday was supportive of the dollar. Also, positive comments from Fed Vice Chair Jefferson boosted the dollar when he said the US economy is growing at a "solid pace." In addition,...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.20% at a 1-3/4 month high. Strength in T-note yields today is supportive of the dollar. Also, positive comments from Fed Vice Chair Jefferson boosted the dollar when he said the US economy is growing at a "solid pace." In addition,...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose slightly by +0.02%, supported by higher T-note yields. Also, hawkish Fed comments supported the dollar. New York Fed President Williams said the Fed is "well positioned" to pull off a soft landing for the US economy, and St. Louis Fed President Musalem warned...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.04% as a rally in stocks curbs liquidity demand for the dollar. Hawkish Fed comments limited losses in the dollar. New York Fed President Williams said the Fed is "well positioned" to pull off a soft landing for the US economy,...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.51% and posted a 7-week high. The dollar has rallied every day this week as stronger-than-expected US economic news reduced the chances for a 50 bp Fed rate cut at next month’s FOMC meeting. Friday’s US Sep payroll report added to recent...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.48% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar rose on safe-haven support from escalating Middle East tensions. Gains in the dollar accelerated after bond yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Sep ADP employment report, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also,...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.32% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar is climbing today on safe-haven support from escalating Middle East tensions. Gains in the dollar accelerated today after bond yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Sep ADP employment report, a hawkish factor...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.43%. The dollar recovered from early losses Wednesday and moved moderately higher mid-morning following the release of the stronger-than-expected US Aug new home sales report. Higher bond yields on Wednesday also strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar Wednesday initially moved...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar recovered from early losses and is slightly higher after the release of the stronger-than-expected US Aug new home sales report. The dollar today initially moved lower due to the strength in the Chinese yuan, which rallied to a...