The dollar index (DXY00) on Tuesday fell by -0.12%.  The dollar was under pressure on Tuesday due to the likelihood of a government shutdown on Wednesday.  Also, comments from Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday hinted at the possibility of stagflation, a bearish factor for the dollar, as he warned that he sees a softening labor market and increasing inflation pressures.  Finally, the larger-than-expected decline in the Conference Board US Sep consumer confidence index to a 5-month low weighed on th ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today is down by -0.13 %.  The dollar is under pressure today on the likelihood of a government shutdown on Wednesday.  Also, lower T-note yields today have weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials.  In addition, comments today from Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson hint at the possibility of stagflation and were bearish for the dollar, as he warned that he sees a softening labor market and increasing inflation pressures.  Finally, the larger-than-expected decline in the Con ...

The dollar index (DXY00) on Monday fell by -0.22%.  The dollar moved lower on Monday due to speculation that weak US labor market news this week, including the August JOLTS job openings, the September ADP employment change, and the September nonfarm payrolls, will prompt the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.  Also, the looming risk of a US government shutdown on Wednesday is weighing on market sentiment toward the dollar.  The dollar recovered from its worst level after Aug pending home sales rose mo ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today is down by -0.29%.  The dollar is sliding today on speculation that weak US labor market news this week, including the August JOLTS job openings, the September ADP employment change, and the September nonfarm payrolls, will prompt the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.  Also, the looming risk of a US government shutdown on Wednesday is weighing on market sentiment toward the dollar.  The dollar recovered from its worst level after Aug pending home sales rose more than ex ...

The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday rose by +0.64% to a 3-week high. The dollar rallied as Thursday’s US economic reports were hawkish for Fed policy.  US Q2 GDP expanded more than expected, weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 2-month low, and August core (ex-defense and aircraft) capital goods new orders rose more than expected.  Also, Thursday’s weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar.  The dollar added to its gains on Thursday on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed Pr ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.43% at a 3-week high.  The dollar is climbing as today’s US economic reports were hawkish for Fed policy.  US Q2 GDP expanded more than expected, weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 2-month low, and August core (ex-defense and aircraft) capital goods new orders rose more than expected.  Also, today's weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar.  The dollar added to its gains today on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Jeff ...

The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rose by +0.65% and posted a 1.5-week high.  The dollar rose on Wednesday, with positive carryover from Tuesday, when Fed Chair Powell offered no hints on whether he would support a rate cut at next month's FOMC meeting, signaling that the Fed may be less dovish than the markets have currently priced in.  Also, hawkish comments from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee supported the dollar when he said he could be less willing to support further Fed rate cuts.  The dol ...

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.63% at a 1.5-week high. The dollar is climbing today on positive carryover from Tuesday when Fed Chair Powell offered no hints on whether he would support a rate cut at next month's FOMC meeting, signaling the Fed may be less dovish than the markets have currently priced in.  Also, weakness in EUR/USD today is supportive for the dollar after a gauge of German business confidence unexpectedly declined.  The dollar extended its gains today after US Aug new home sale ...

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