British Pound May '26 (B6K26)
British Pound Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday fell by -0.07%. The dollar fell slightly on Wednesday after the S&P 500 rallied to a new all-time high, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, geopolitical tensions eased and weighed on the dollar after the AP reported that the US and Iran had reached an “in principle agreement” to extend the ceasefire to allow more time for diplomacy. The US and Iran are considering extending their ceasefire, which ends on Tuesday, by another two weeks to allow more time to negotiate a peace agreement.
Losses in the dollar were limited on Wednesday from hawkish comments from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, who said her baseline is that the Fed is on hold for a “good while.” Wednesday’s US economic news was mixed for the dollar after the Apr Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions rose more than expected to a 5-month high, but the Apr NAHB housing market index fell more than expected to a 7-month low.
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Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 2:43PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.07%. The dollar fell slightly on Wednesday after the S&P 500 rallied to a new all-time high, reducing...
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 10:19AM CDT
June British pound futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 9:38AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar is little changed today, awaiting fresh news on US-Iran peace talks. The dollar found some...
Barchart · Tue Apr 14, 2:34PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.26% on Tuesday and posted a 6-week low. The dollar came under pressure on Tuesday amid easing geopolitical concerns...
Barchart · Tue Apr 14, 9:34AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 6-week low and is down by -0.33%. The dollar is under pressure today amid easing geopolitical concerns after...
Barchart · Mon Apr 13, 3:02PM CDT
June Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 6:30PM CDT
Disney has a dividend of 1.5% and trades at a discount to the markets as well as its historical valuations. The stock looks like a good buy, particularly...
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 5:10PM CDT
Lean hog futures were steady to 50 cents lower on Wednesday, with expiring April up 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.88 on...
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 5:10PM CDT
Live cattle futures were down 35 cents to $1.40 on Wednesday, with April up a nickel. There were 3 deliveries for April live cattle in Dodge City. Cash...
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 5:10PM CDT
The wheat complex posted marginal gains on Wednesday with contracts higher across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally to 3 cents...
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 5:10PM CDT
Corn futures posted 4 ¾ to 8 ¼ cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 8 1/2 cents at $4.14...
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 5:10PM CDT
Soybeans were in rally mode on the midweek session, with contracts 9 to 11 cents higher at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was...
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 5:10PM CDT
Cotton was in rally mode, with contracts up 77 to 137 points at the close on Wednesday. The US dollar index was $0.033 lower at $97.875. Crude oil was...
Barchart · Wed Apr 15, 3:57PM CDT
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