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The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.36% to a 2-month high. Hawkish comments Monday from Fed Governor Waller and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari were supportive of the dollar as they favor a slow pace to Fed rate cuts. The dollar also rallied moderately on Monday on reduced Fed...

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The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.10%. The dollar came under pressure Friday after the University of Michigan US Oct consumer sentiment index unexpectedly declined. Also, Friday’s US Sep PPI report showed producer prices eased to 1.8% y/y, below the Fed’s 2.0% price target, bolstering expectations for a...

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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.07%. The dollar today is under pressure after the University of Michigan US Oct consumer sentiment index unexpectedly declined. Also, today’s US Sep PPI report showed producer prices eased to 1.8% y/y, below the Fed’s 2.0% price target, bolstering expectations for...