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The dollar index (DXY00) on Monday rose by +0.05%. The dollar was supported on Monday by increased safe-haven demand after the US and Iran failed to reach terms to end the war.  Also, Monday's +2% jump in crude oil prices boosted inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar.
Gains in the dollar were limited after the US Apr existing home sales rose less than expected. Also, strength in the Chinese yuan weighed on the dollar after the yuan rallied to a 3-year high on Monday. In addition, Monday's rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar.Â
US Apr existing home sales rose +0.2% m/m to 4.02 million, weaker than expectations of 4.05 million.
In the latest developments in the Middle East, President Trump and Iran rejected each other's latest peace proposals to end the 10-week conflict. Iran offered to transfer some of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to... Read more
Barchart · Mon May 11, 2:34PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.05%. The dollar was supported on Monday by increased safe-haven demand after the US and Iran failed to...
Barchart · Mon May 11, 9:42AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after US Apr existing home sales rose less...
Barchart · Fri May 8, 2:33PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.19%. The dollar was under pressure on Friday after the S&P 500 rallied to a new all-time high, curbing...
Barchart · Fri May 8, 9:49AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.15%. The dollar is under pressure today after the University of Michigan’s US May consumer sentiment index...
Gold Price Forecast · Fri May 8, 8:39AM CDT
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EdgeClear · Fri May 8, 6:54AM CDT
Japanese yen futures (JPY/USD) have been under sustained pressure throughout 2026, trapped in a prolonged sideways range since November before sellers...
Barchart · 50 minutes ago
Block has staged a turnaround from its lows, driven by layoffs, to create more space for AI.
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Coherent stock rallies as Stifel issues a bullish note. Here’s why analyst Ruben Roy sees COHR shares ripping higher from current levels as the year...
Barchart · 1 hour ago
CoreWeave’s red-hot AI rally cooled sharply as investor concerns over Q2 outlook and spending plans overshadowed explosive growth.
Barchart · 1 hour ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index...
Barchart · 1 hour ago
There's a historically bullish seasonal window for longer-dated interest rates from now through early August. Lower liquidity in summer often leads to...
Barchart · 1 hour ago
Wedbush Securities views Apple as entering a transformative AI chapter, supported by leadership changes and new growth opportunities.
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General Motors shares sink as the company announced IT layoffs. But the announcement may actually prove bullish for GM stock in the long run.
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Amid Ryan Cohen's theatrics and eBay suspension, Michael Burry has exited his GME stake.
