US Dollar Index steadies above 98.50 as US PMI signals show mixed results
The US dollar index has stabilized above 98.50 after bouncing back from a drop following the non-farm payroll report last Friday. S&P Global Composite and Services PMIs exceeded expectations, indicating ongoing strength in the private sector. The ISM Services PMI dipped to 50.1, showing signs of weaker demand and employment than anticipated. The US Dollar […]
US Dollar Index stays above 98.50, worries increase as Trump dismisses BLS Commissioner
The US dollar index makes a comeback after dipping nearly 1.5% on Friday. The recent US employment report has raised the likelihood of two Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The spotlight is on the Trump administration’s rejection of BLS commissioner Erica Mantelfer following disappointing employment figures. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which evaluates the value […]
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US Dollar Index stays under 99.00 before Fed policy meeting
The US Dollar Index’s Streak Comes to an End The US Dollar index will halt its winning streak ahead of the Fed rate decision. The Fed is expected to not change its benchmark interest rates in July. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent said the US and China will continue to talks on maintaining the tariff […]
US Dollar Index rises to over 97.50 following varied US economic data
The US dollar index is expected to reach around 97.55 during Friday’s Asian session. The US Flash Manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.5 in July, while the Service PMI increased to 55.2 within the same timeframe. Attention is focused on the upcoming US-China trade discussions and the FOMC policy meeting next week. The US Dollar Index […]
US Dollar Index drops closer to 97.00 as traders evaluate new trade agreement
During the early trading hours in Asia on Thursday, the US dollar index dipped to around 97.15. Bessent indicated that a new candidate for the Federal Reserve president may be announced in December or January. Investors are anticipating upcoming discussions on US-China trade next week. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which reflects the value of […]
Block is added to the S&P 500, increasing Bitcoin presence in the stock index.
Jack Dorsey’s tech firm Block joined the S&P 500 index on Wednesday, marking its third involvement with Bitcoin holdings as a public company. Block currently possesses around $1 billion worth of 8,584 Bitcoins (BTC). It’s interesting to note that this makes it the 13th largest corporate holder of BTC. Since announcing its entry into the […]
US Dollar Index (DXY) holds steady under 97.50 due to fresh worries about tariffs
The dollar is seeing slight gains, but investors are feeling cautious due to rising trade uncertainties. Risk appetite remains limited as trade discussions between the European Union and Japan have stalled. DXY is up 0.15% from Monday’s low, yet still 1% lower than last week’s peak. The US dollar is trading moderately higher against its […]
US Dollar Index remains stable around 98.00 amid market caution.
The US dollar index remains stable as traders focus on rising tariff worries and Federal Reserve uncertainties. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Lutnick highlighted that August 1 is a crucial deadline, though discussions may persist. Treasury Secretary Becent has called for a reevaluation of the Federal Reserve’s role. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the […]
US Dollar Index remains stable above 98.00 as geopolitical tensions rise, CPI data expected
The US dollar index may rise owing to greater interest in safe haven assets. Trump has issued a warning to Russia about imposing “very strict” tariffs if a peace deal isn’t reached in the next 50 days. Trump announced that European partners will start purchasing American weapons for Ukraine to counter Russia’s aggression. The US […]