British Pound Jun '23 (B6M23)
British Pound Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday rose +0.12%. The dollar recovered from a 2-week low on Friday and finished higher.  Tariff tensions resurfaced on Friday, pushing the dollar higher, after President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on European automobile imports to as high as 25%.
The dollar initially moved lower on Friday after crude oil prices fell more than -3%, which eased inflation expectations, a dovish factor for Fed policy, and a negative factor for the dollar. The dollar fell to its low on Friday after the release of the weaker-than-expected Apr ISM manufacturing report.Â
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. President Trump said he was sticking with a naval blockade of Iran, and Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed not to give up Iran’s nuclear o... Read more
Barchart · Fri May 1, 2:32PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose +0.12%. The dollar recovered from a 2-week low on Friday and finished higher. Tariff tensions resurfaced on...
Barchart · Fri May 1, 9:35AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33%. The dollar added to Thursday's sharp losses today, falling to a 2-week low. The strength in other...
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Wavetraders · Fri May 1, 2:20AM CDT
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Barchart · Thu Apr 30, 2:32PM CDT
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Barchart · Thu Apr 30, 2:00PM CDT
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Barchart · Fri May 1, 5:09PM CDT
Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts up 89 to 199 points higher, as July was up 483 points for the week. December was up 398 points....
Barchart · Fri May 1, 5:09PM CDT
Lean hog futures posted losses of 62 cents to $1.67 at the Friday close, with June slipping 62 cents on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was...
Barchart · Fri May 1, 5:09PM CDT
Corn futures posted gains of 1 ¼ to 5 ½ cents across the board on Friday, with May rallying 13 ¼ cents on the week. December was 14 ½ cents higher...
Barchart · Fri May 1, 5:09PM CDT
The wheat complex closed Friday with most exchanges higher. Chicago SRW futures saw steady to 5 cent higher trade, as May was 16 ¼ cents in the green...
