Swiss Franc Dec '25 (S6Z25)
Swiss Franc Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) today climbed to a 1.5-week high and is up by +0.04%. 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 it will not... Read more
Barchart · Thu Apr 23, 9:33AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today climbed to a 1.5-week high and is up by +0.04%. The dollar remains supported amid persistent tensions in the Middle East,...
TradingView · Thu Apr 23, 9:15AM CDT
Investors don’t price in natural disasters, but there are even bigger risks for markets coming from Japan.
Barchart · Wed Apr 22, 2:36PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.20%. The dollar found support on Wednesday as the escalation of the...
Barchart · Wed Apr 22, 9:38AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in stocks reduced liquidity...
Barchart · Tue Apr 21, 2:39PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.29% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on the stronger-than-expected US Mar...
Barchart · Tue Apr 21, 9:35AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar is climbing today on a stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales...
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Cotton futures are trading with 45 to 75 point gains on Thursday. The US dollar index was 0.108 higher at $98.520. Crude oil is up another $2.34 to $95.19....
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Lean hog futures are up 15 to 60 cents in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning. The CME...
