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Fri, Apr 17th, 2026

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Fri, Apr 17th, 2026
Dollar Strengthens as T-note Yields Move Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low on Thursday and moved higher as better-than-expected US economic news pushed T-note yields higher, strengthening...

DXY00 : 98.002 (-0.22%)
GCM26 : 4,845.0 (+0.76%)
SIK26 : 80.380 (+2.12%)
^USDJPY : 158.942 (-0.13%)
^EURUSD : 1.18070 (+0.21%)
Dollar Gains on Solid US Economic News and Hawkish Wiliams

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low today and is moving higher on better-than-expected US economic news. Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected,...

DXY00 : 98.002 (-0.22%)
GCM26 : 4,845.0 (+0.76%)
SIK26 : 80.380 (+2.12%)
^USDJPY : 158.942 (-0.13%)
^EURUSD : 1.18070 (+0.21%)
Dollar-CAD Weakens After Technical Breakdown

USDCAD is moving lower from the 1.3930 resistance and has also broken below the trendline support from the March lows, which suggests a reversal is underway. The decline looks like it is unfolding in impulsive...

Dollar Eases as S&P 500 Posts a Record High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.07%. The dollar fell slightly on Wednesday after the S&P 500 rallied to a new all-time high, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, geopolitical...

DXY00 : 98.002 (-0.22%)
GCM26 : 4,845.0 (+0.76%)
SIK26 : 80.380 (+2.12%)
^USDJPY : 158.942 (-0.13%)
^EURUSD : 1.18070 (+0.21%)
Hedge Funds Are Shorting the U.S. Dollar So Make This 1 Trade Now

June British pound futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

$DXY : 98.00 (-0.21%)
B6M26 : 1.3545 (+0.10%)
B6M26 : 1.3545 (+0.10%)
Dollar Little Changed Awaiting News on US-Iran Peace Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar is little changed today, awaiting fresh news on US-Iran peace talks. The dollar found some support today from hawkish comments from Cleveland...

DXY00 : 98.002 (-0.22%)
GCM26 : 4,845.0 (+0.76%)
SIK26 : 80.380 (+2.12%)
^USDJPY : 158.942 (-0.13%)
^EURUSD : 1.18070 (+0.21%)
Dollar Pressured by Sliding Bond Yields and Rising Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.26% on Tuesday and posted a 6-week low. The dollar came under pressure on Tuesday amid easing geopolitical concerns that knocked bond yields lower and sparked a rally...

DXY00 : 98.002 (-0.22%)
GCM26 : 4,845.0 (+0.76%)
SIK26 : 80.380 (+2.12%)
^USDJPY : 158.942 (-0.13%)
^EURUSD : 1.18070 (+0.21%)
Dollar Retreats on US-Iran Peace Optimism and Below-Estimate PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 6-week low and is down by -0.33%. The dollar is under pressure today amid easing geopolitical concerns after Reuters reported that the US and Iran are considering...

DXY00 : 98.002 (-0.22%)
GCM26 : 4,845.0 (+0.76%)
SIK26 : 80.380 (+2.12%)
^USDJPY : 158.942 (-0.13%)
^EURUSD : 1.18070 (+0.21%)
An Energy Crisis Has Rocked Europe, but the Euro Could Still Be Worth a Buy Here

June Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

E6M26 : 1.18390 (+0.23%)
E6M26 : 1.18390 (+0.23%)
Dollar Turns Lower After President Trump Said Iran Wants a Deal

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.24%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Monday and fell to a 1.25-month low after stocks recovered when President Trump said that Iran still wanted to...

DXY00 : 98.002 (-0.22%)
GCM26 : 4,845.0 (+0.76%)
SIK26 : 80.380 (+2.12%)
^USDJPY : 158.942 (-0.13%)
^EURUSD : 1.18070 (+0.21%)

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