Australian Dollar Mar '26 (A6H26)
Australian Dollar Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) on Tuesday rose by +0.15%.  Tuesday's stock slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices on Tuesday increased inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a positive factor for the dollar. The dollar maintained its gains after the Conference Board US Apr consumer confidence index unexpectedly rose to a 4-month high.
Heightened US-Iran tensions are boosting demand for the dollar as a safe-haven. The US and Iran are locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blocking the waterway to gain leverage during an extended ceasefire.Â
The US Feb S&P composite-20 home price index rose +0.90% y/y, weaker than expectations of +1.12% y/y and the smallest pace of increase in more than 2.5 years.
The Conference Board US Apr consumer confidence index unexpectedly rose by +0.6 to a 4-month high of 92.8, stronger than expectations of a decline to 89.0.
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Barchart · Tue Apr 28, 2:34PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.15%. Tuesday's stock slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices on Tuesday...
Barchart · Tue Apr 28, 11:56AM CDT
With Emirati energy infrastructure taking hits from the Iran war, Treasury Secretary Bessent tries to stave off the ‘petroyuan’ era.
Wavetraders · Tue Apr 28, 9:41AM CDT
USDJPY pulled back to support near 159 after rebounding from April lows and is now stabilizing. The outlook still favors another move higher, with potential...
Barchart · Tue Apr 28, 9:36AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23%. Today's stock slump is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices today...
Barchart · Tue Apr 28, 8:39AM CDT
September Canada dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
Wavetraders · Tue Apr 28, 1:50AM CDT
GBPJPY confirms a bullish breakout above 208, with wave structure pointing toward further upside before a higher-degree correction.
Barchart · 6 minutes ago
Although Bristol-Myers Squibb has lagged behind the SPX over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s...
Barchart · 43 minutes ago
Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $2.12 to $4.55. Open interest was up 8,650 contracts on Tuesday, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade...
Barchart · 43 minutes ago
Soybeans are trading with 4 to 5 cent gains so far on Wednesday morning. Futures closed the Tuesday session with front months down 1 to 4 ¼ cents in the...
Barchart · 43 minutes ago
Wheat is trading at new highs early on Wednesday, with gains across the board. The wheat complex posted a double digit rally across the three exchanges...
Barchart · 43 minutes ago
Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 20 to 77 cents. Open interest was up 608 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was...
Barchart · 43 minutes ago
Cotton are trading with early Wednesday losses of 50 to 60 points. Futures found late strength on Tuesday, with contracts up 1 to 14 points in most front...
Barchart · 1 hour ago
If you are expecting fireworks as Chairman Powell takes the microphone at the conclusion of his final FOMC meeting as Chair, you will likely be disappointed...
