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Fri, Feb 20th, 2026

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Fri, Feb 20th, 2026
Strong US Economic News Boosts the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 3.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.19%. Stronger-than-expected US economic news on Thursday boosted the dollar, as weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-week...

DXY00 : 97.925 (+0.23%)
GCJ26 : 5,037.2 (+0.80%)
SIH26 : 78.685 (+1.35%)
^USDJPY : 155.237 (+0.16%)
^EURUSD : 1.17544 (-0.17%)
Dollar Supported by US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 3.5-week high today and is up by +0.20%. Stronger-than-expected US economic news is boosting the dollar, as weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-week low, and the Feb...

DXY00 : 97.925 (+0.23%)
GCJ26 : 5,037.2 (+0.80%)
SIH26 : 78.685 (+1.35%)
^USDJPY : 155.237 (+0.16%)
^EURUSD : 1.17544 (-0.17%)
Dollar Rallies on US Economic Strength and Hawkish FOMC Minutes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high on Wednesday and finished up by +0.57%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday and found support on better-than-expected US economic reports on Dec capital...

DXY00 : 97.925 (+0.23%)
GCJ26 : 5,037.2 (+0.80%)
SIH26 : 78.685 (+1.35%)
^USDJPY : 155.237 (+0.16%)
^EURUSD : 1.17544 (-0.17%)
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It looks like it's 2008 all over again...

Dollar Firms on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.26%. The dollar is moving higher today and found support on better-than-expected US economic reports on Dec capital goods new orders, Dec housing starts and building...

DXY00 : 97.925 (+0.23%)
GCJ26 : 5,037.2 (+0.80%)
SIH26 : 78.685 (+1.35%)
^USDJPY : 155.237 (+0.16%)
^EURUSD : 1.17544 (-0.17%)
Dollar Supported by Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.25%. Weakness in the euro and the British pound on Tuesday was supportive for the dollar after both currencies fell to...

DXY00 : 97.925 (+0.23%)
GCJ26 : 5,037.2 (+0.80%)
SIH26 : 78.685 (+1.35%)
^USDJPY : 155.237 (+0.16%)
^EURUSD : 1.17544 (-0.17%)
Gold & Silver: Just a Little Decline in Stocks Was Needed

For the precious metals market to move lower once again - as expected.

Dollar Rallies as Weak Stocks Spur Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.55% at a 1-week high. Today's slide in stocks has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, weakness in the euro and the British pound is bullish...

DXY00 : 97.925 (+0.23%)
GCJ26 : 5,037.2 (+0.80%)
SIH26 : 78.685 (+1.35%)
^USDJPY : 155.237 (+0.16%)
^EURUSD : 1.17544 (-0.17%)
Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Tame US Consumer Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.01%. The dollar posted modest losses on Friday after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed could resume cutting...

DXY00 : 97.925 (+0.23%)
GCJ26 : 5,037.2 (+0.80%)
SIH26 : 78.685 (+1.35%)
^USDJPY : 155.237 (+0.16%)
^EURUSD : 1.17544 (-0.17%)
Dollar is Slightly Higher as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.04%. The weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. However, gains in the dollar are limited after US January consumer prices...

DXY00 : 97.925 (+0.23%)
GCJ26 : 5,037.2 (+0.80%)
SIH26 : 78.685 (+1.35%)
^USDJPY : 155.237 (+0.16%)
^EURUSD : 1.17544 (-0.17%)

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