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Swiss Franc Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) is down by -0.04% today. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower on weaker-than-expected US economic news, including July new home sales and Aug consumer confidence. Also, WTI crude oil plunged -3% to a 1-week low today, lowering inflation expectations and a dovish factor for Fed policy. In addition, safe-haven demand for the dollar was reduced today after the New York Times reported the US State Department is preparing to send US diplomats back to embassies in the Middle East that were evacuated before and during the war with Iran, suggesting that the Trump administration does not anticipate a return to all-out hostilities with Iran.
The US June S&P Composite-20 Home Price Index rose +2.1% y/y, stronger than expectations of +1.8% y/y and the largest year-over-year increase in a year.
US July new home sales fell -10.5% m/m to a 6-month low of 607,000, weaker than expectations of 620,000.
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Barchart · Tue Aug 25, 9:33AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.04% today. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower on weaker-than-expected US economic news,...
Barchart · Mon Aug 24, 2:36PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.22% on Monday. The dollar gained on Monday on safe-haven demand after US Treasury Secretary Bessent unveiled US plans...
Barchart · Mon Aug 24, 9:32AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.17% today. The weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today’s report...
Barchart · Mon Aug 24, 7:03AM CDT
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Barchart · Mon Aug 24, 5:35AM CDT
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Barchart · Fri Aug 21, 2:34PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.02% on Friday, holding just above Thursday’s 3.25-month low. Strength in stocks on Friday reduced demand for dollar...
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