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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.17%. Today’s decline in T-note yields is undercutting the dollar. Also, today’s weaker-than-expected report on the US Oct Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions is bearish for the dollar. The US Oct Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions fell -23.6 to...

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...

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...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.04% and posted a 1-3/4 month high. The dollar found support on Thursday’s stronger-than-expected US Sep CPI report, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic were bullish for the dollar when he said he's "open...

Can European industry regain its competitive edge on the global stage? A new EU report penned by former ECB chief Mario Draghi highlights a growing gap in both productivity and innovation, and warns that businesses will face an "existential challenge" without drastic change and significant investment. Tim Figures, a partner…

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up by +0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.80%. Stocks rallied Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting a new record...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.33% and posted a 1-3/4 month high. Strength in T-note yields Wednesday was supportive of the dollar. Also, positive comments from Fed Vice Chair Jefferson boosted the dollar when he said the US economy is growing at a "solid pace." In addition,...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.40%. Stocks today are moderately higher, with the S&P 500 posting a...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.20% at a 1-3/4 month high. Strength in T-note yields today is supportive of the dollar. Also, positive comments from Fed Vice Chair Jefferson boosted the dollar when he said the US economy is growing at a "solid pace." In addition,...