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United States Dollar Index rebounds following Israeli airstrikes, Jobless Claims eyed
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is holding gains after two days of losses and trading around 99.80 during the European session on Thursday.
Dow Jones futures gain on tech-driven rally
Dow Jones futures rise 0.19% to trade around 54,600 during European hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures gain 0.09% to trade near 7,760, while Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.35%, trading near 29,510.
US Dollar: Wait-and-see mood before payrolls – ING
ING’s FX Strategist Francesco Pesole notes improved Gulf-related risk sentiment has weighed slightly on the Dollar, but stable Federal Reserve rate expectations remain supportive.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength for VCP breakout
The British Pound (GBP) trades marginally lower at around 1.3460 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Thursday.
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Holds gains above 99.50, while bearish bias persists
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.75 in the early European trading hours on Thursday.
United States Dollar Index (DXY) struggles near 99.65 and remains close to multi-week low
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, trades with a negative bias for the third straight day and hovers around the 99.65 region during the Asian session on Thursday.
US President Donald Trump's administration refunds $100bn of ‘liberation day’ tariffs
US President Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through customs officials, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Â
Fed Cook backs hold but warns rate hike possible if disinflation stalls
Fed Governor Lisa Cook said she supported leaving rates unchanged at the last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, as she awaits more data. She added that inflation risks outweigh job market risks, while reaffirming her full commitment to restoring price stability.
Dow Jones Industrial Average takes another record on Tehran's terms
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) trades near 54,500 on Wednesday, 0.76% higher and at a fresh record, roughly 1,400 points above the high it set in early July.
US Dollar slips as ADP collapse offsets hot services
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, trades modestly lower near 99.80 on Wednesday, shedding around 0.15% after a stagflationary batch of United States (US) data.
US Dollar: Limited downside on softer payrolls – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists expect only modest US Dollar (USD) weakness if July payrolls or the unemployment rate disappoint.
US Treasury lifts Iran sanctions as deal hopes gain momentum
On Wednesday, the US removed Iran-related sanctions, according to the US Treasury Department’s website. The US Treasury lifted sanctions imposed on two aircraft linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard ‌Corps (IRGC) and three airlines.
US Dollar: Consolidation view into ISM and payrolls – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the Dollar is mixed as global equities rise and Oil stabilizes. Haddad argues the USD rally from May has likely ended, with US Dollar Index (DXY) expected to consolidate in a 96.00–100.00 range.