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Dollar Sinks as Iran Says Hormuz is Open

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 7-week low and is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for...

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Stocks Rally as Iran Announces Strait of Hormuz is “Completely Open”

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.87%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.86%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.93%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Strengthens as T-note Yields Move Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low on Thursday and moved higher as better-than-expected US economic news pushed T-note yields higher, strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected, and the Apr Philadelphia Fed business...

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Dollar Gains on Solid US Economic News and Hawkish Wiliams

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low today and is moving higher on better-than-expected US economic news. Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected, and the Apr Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey unexpectedly rose to a 15-month high. Also, hawkish...

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Nasdaq Futures Climb as TSMC Boosts Tech Optimism

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +0.32% this morning, setting a new record high as an upbeat forecast from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. boosted sentiment.

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Dollar Eases as S&P 500 Posts a Record High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.07%. The dollar fell slightly on Wednesday after the S&P 500 rallied to a new all-time high, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, geopolitical tensions eased and weighed on the dollar after the AP reported that the US and Iran...

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Dollar Little Changed Awaiting News on US-Iran Peace Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar is little changed today, awaiting fresh news on US-Iran peace talks. The dollar found some support today from hawkish comments from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, who said her baseline is that the Fed is on hold for...

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Stocks Rally on a Push for Diplomacy to End US-Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.81%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Pressured by Sliding Bond Yields and Rising Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.26% on Tuesday and posted a 6-week low. The dollar came under pressure on Tuesday amid easing geopolitical concerns that knocked bond yields lower and sparked a rally in stocks. The US and Iran are in discussions on holding additional negotiations to extend...

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What is the digital euro? A guide to the future of cash in Europe

Money is changing at a pace that would have seemed unthinkable even a few years ago. In just the last ten years, credit cards, debit cards and mobile phones have displaced cash, with notes and coins being used less and less as physical money gives way to digital.

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Stocks Rally on US-Iran Peace Hopes and Cooler PPI Growth

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.73%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Retreats on US-Iran Peace Optimism and Below-Estimate PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 6-week low and is down by -0.33%. The dollar is under pressure today amid easing geopolitical concerns after Reuters reported that the US and Iran are considering extending a two-week ceasefire that expires on April 22 and could resume negotiations this...

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Dollar Turns Lower After President Trump Said Iran Wants a Deal

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.24%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Monday and fell to a 1.25-month low after stocks recovered when President Trump said that Iran still wanted to make a deal and reached out to the US over peace negotiations as...

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Dollar Strengthens as US-Iran Peace Talks Break Down

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar is climbing today on increased safe-haven demand after the US-Iran peace talks broke down over the weekend, threatening to escalate hostilities in the Middle East. The dollar fell back from its best level today after US Mar existing...

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The conflict in the Middle East has provided a true test of the resilience of the global economy

The world economy survived the shocks of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has had limited impact on economic growth. But the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has transformed what had been, until early 2026, a surprisingly benign outlook into a far more uncertain one. It has created the ultimate…

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Prices Top $100 After U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse, Big Bank Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.62%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.64% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel after President Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following…

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Dollar Weakens Ahead of US-Iran Peace Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.15%. Friday’s reports that showed a smaller-than-expected increase in US March consumer prices and a plunge in the University of Michigan’s US Apr consumer sentiment index to a record low weighed on the dollar. Also, hopes that this weekend’s negotiations in...

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Dollar Slips on Weaker-Than-Expected US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.26%. Today's report showing a smaller-than-expected increase in US March consumer prices is weighing on the dollar. Also, today's stock rally has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, hopes that this weekend's negotiations between the US and Iran will...

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Stocks Rebound on Optimism US-Iran Ceasefire to Hold

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.72%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.58%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls in Hopes of De-escalation of Middle East Hostilities

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.36% on Thursday and held just above Wednesday's 4-week low. Weaker-than-expected US economic news on Thursday weighed on the dollar. Q4 GDP was unexpectedly revised lower, Feb personal income and spending rose less than expected, and weekly jobless claims rose more than expected...

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Stock Indexes Rebound Despite Rising Oil Prices

Gemini said Major U.S. stock indexes are rebounding today, led by a 0.48% gain in the Nasdaq 100, even as crude oil prices surge over 5% due to the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

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Dollar Slips on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.24% today and just above Wednesday's 4-week low. Weaker-than-expected US economic news today is weighing on the dollar. Q4 GDP was unexpectedly revised lower, Feb personal income and spending rose less than expected, and weekly jobless claims rose more than expected to...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies on US-Iran Ceasefire

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.71% and posted a 4-week low. The dollar plummeted on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday's surge in equity markets reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, sharply...

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Dollar Tumbles and Gold Surges on US-Iran Ceasefire

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is sharply lower today by 1.13% at a 4-week low. The dollar is plummeting today after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's surge in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition,...

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European earnings preview: Who wins and who loses from the Iran war?

Eurozone growth has been cut, inflation is surging and the Middle East conflict has shattered the consensus growth story for European corporates. From Paris to Munich, earnings season begins next week.

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