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US Dollar: Soft labor firmer services outlook – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists notes that United States (US) JOLTS job openings fell more than expected in June, though they remain elevated versus private indicators. They also expect the United States (US) ISM Services Index to rise in July, projecting 55.0 versus June’s 54.0 and a consensus of 54.5.
United States Dollar Index trades subduedly below 100.00 ahead of US data
The US Dollar (USD) reflects a subdued performance against its peers ahead of the United States (US) ADP Employment Change and the ISM Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for July, which will be published in the North American session.
US Dollar Index: Negative bias builds with policy headwinds – DBS
DBS Group Research strategist Philip Wee notes that the US Dollar Index (DXY) Index is struggling to regain the 100 level, with European currencies better reflecting underlying Dollar weakness once Japanese Yen (JPY) volatility is excluded.
Dow Jones futures gain on expected US-Iran agreement to reopen Hormuz
Dow Jones futures rise 0.23% to trade around 54,390 during European hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures gain 0.34% to trade near 7,790, while Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.14%, trading near 29,900.
Breaking: ADP Employment Change declines to 44K in July vs. 70K forecast
Employment in the United States' (US) private sector increased by 44K in July, the Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported on Wednesday. This reading followed the 98K increase recorded in June and came in below the market expectation of 70K.
US Dollar: Q3 uptrend seen intact – TD Securities
TD Securities’ macro team, led by Jayati Bharadwaj and colleagues, argues that recent Dollar weakness after the July FOMC is a short-lived retracement within a broader Q3 2026 USD uptrend.
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Bears eye two-month lows around 99.40
The US Dollar Index (DXY) edges lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, after failing to consolidate above the 100.00 level on Monday.
United States Dollar Index declines amid easing safe-haven demand
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its losses for the second successive day and trading around 99.90 during the Asian session on Wednesday.
Bulldozers built a third of the Dow Jones Industrial Average record
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades above 54,100 on Tuesday, more than 900 points higher and through the July peak just over 53,300 that had stood since the first week of last month. The run reaches a fourth consecutive session and close to 2,500 points, near 5%, since the 29 July decision.
US Dollar Index: Rally questioned as safe-haven role tested – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley notes the US Dollar (USD) has been the weakest G10 currency over the past week, with US Dollar Index (DXY) down about 2% from late July.
US Dollar: Dip after FOMC but strength expected – HSBC
HSBC strategists discuss the US Dollar (USD) reaction to the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, where the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept rates at 3.50-3.75% despite some dissent for a hike.
US Dollar: FOMC fallout weighs on USD – MUFG
Lee Hardman at MUFG highlights that the US Dollar index has fallen back below 100.00 following last week’s FOMC meeting, as the Fed left rates on hold and Chair Kevin Warsh offered less hawkish guidance.
US Dollar: JOLTS openings seen retreating – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists expect US JOLTS job openings to fall to 7.0 million in June from 7.594 million in May, below the 7.504 million consensus forecast, as the recent increase appears difficult to sustain. They expect the data to move closer to softer private-sector hiring indicators.