Swiss Franc Mar '26 (S6H26)
Swiss Franc Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) climbed to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.22%. The dollar remains supported amid persistent tensions in the Middle East, which is boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, rising crude oil prices are pushing up inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy and supportive of the dollar.  In addition, signs of strength in US manufacturing activity are bullish for the dollar, following the Apr S&P manufacturing PMI, which expanded at its strongest pace in nearly 4 years.Â
The dollar fell back from its best level after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, and the Mar Chicago Fed National Activity Index fell more than expected to a 4-month low.
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. The US said it was waiting for a response from Iran before peace talks could restart, and Iran said... Read more
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