08/31/26 14:31:35 Barchart.com Fx News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4356237/dollar-weakens-on-strength-in-the-chinese-yuan Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:31:35 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.16% today. The dollar is modestly lower today, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Today’s rally in the Chinese yuan to a 3.5-year high is undercutting the dollar. However, losses in the dollar are limited today as WTI crude oil climbs more... US dollar and Yuan banknote on USA and China flags by Dilok Klaisataporn via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4356237/dollar-weakens-on-strength-in-the-chinese-yuan Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4355423/make-this-1-trade-now-after-jackson-hole Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:58:52 +0000 December Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. Piles of Euro notes_ Image by Mixa74 via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4355423/make-this-1-trade-now-after-jackson-hole Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4326934/hawkish-fed-chair-warsh-boosts-the-dollar-and-sinks-gold Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:40:33 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.61%. The dollar jumped on Friday on hawkish comments from Fed Chair Warsh, who warned inflation isn’t meaningfully slowing and vowed that policymakers will return inflation to their 2% target. The chance of a... Image by allstars via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4326934/hawkish-fed-chair-warsh-boosts-the-dollar-and-sinks-gold Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4324116/fed-chair-kevin-warsh-says-policymakers-have-work-to-do-in-clearest-hints-yet-at-short-term-rate-hikes Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:39:11 +0000 Markets reacted immediately after the new Fed chief’s debut speech at Jackson Hole. Kevin Warsh, 17th Chairman of the Federal Reserve, via The White House_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4324116/fed-chair-kevin-warsh-says-policymakers-have-work-to-do-in-clearest-hints-yet-at-short-term-rate-hikes Sarah Holzmann https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4322113/dollar-rallies-and-gold-falls-on-hawkish-fed-chair-warsh Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:45:28 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high today and is up by +0.41%. The dollar jumped today on hawkish comments from Fed Chair Warsh, who warned inflation isn’t meaningfully slowing and vowed that policymakers will return inflation to their 2% target. The chance of a Fed rate... Federal Reserve Building 2 by Jeremy Edwards via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4322113/dollar-rallies-and-gold-falls-on-hawkish-fed-chair-warsh Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4238252/dollar-finishes-slightly-higher-ahead-of-fed-chair-warsh Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:35:55 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.03%. The dollar found some support on Thursday after weekly US jobless claims unexpectedly declined, signaling strength in the labor market. Also, hawkish comments on Thursday from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid and... Money transfer Global Currency by Panuwatccn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4238252/dollar-finishes-slightly-higher-ahead-of-fed-chair-warsh Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4216452/dollar-little-changed-as-stocks-rally Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:32:05 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high today and is up +0.01%. The dollar found some support today after weekly US jobless claims unexpectedly declined, a sign of strength in the labor market. Also, hawkish comments today from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid supported the dollar... A U_S_ banknote that is digitally warped by Ruslan Lytvyn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4216452/dollar-little-changed-as-stocks-rally Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4215307/as-u-s-economic-data-shows-weakness-make-this-1-trade-now Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:19:44 +0000 December British pound futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength. Up close shot of British bank notes_ Image by hemro via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4215307/as-u-s-economic-data-shows-weakness-make-this-1-trade-now Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4132749/dollar-supported-by-us-economic-strength Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:37:46 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.24% on Wednesday. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday due to signs of strength in the US economy after July personal spending and income rose more than expected and Q2 personal consumption was revised upward. Higher bond yields on Wednesday also strengthened the... Image by Karolina Kaboompics via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4132749/dollar-supported-by-us-economic-strength Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4110074/dollar-rises-on-us-economic-news Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:39:48 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.23% today. The dollar is moving higher today on signs of strength in the US economy after July personal spending and income rose more than expected and Q2 personal consumption was revised upward. Higher bond yields today have also strengthened the dollar’s... Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4110074/dollar-rises-on-us-economic-news Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4029472/dollar-slightly-lower-on-strong-stocks-and-weak-crude Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:33:22 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.06% on Tuesday. The dollar gave up an early advance on Tuesday and posted modest losses on weaker-than-expected US economic news, including July new home sales and Aug consumer confidence. Also, Tuesday’s -3% plunge in WTI crude oil to a 1-week low lowered... Puzzle of money by TPopova via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4029472/dollar-slightly-lower-on-strong-stocks-and-weak-crude Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4024416/dollar-slips-on-weaker-than-expected-us-economic-news Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:33:49 +0000 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 one dollar bill floating in water by Wirestock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4024416/dollar-slips-on-weaker-than-expected-us-economic-news Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4008029/dollar-moves-higher-as-us-ramps-up-pressure-on-iran Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:36:12 +0000 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 to isolate Iran’s economy. The weakness in stocks on Monday also boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar were limited by... Holding money bunched in fist by Iana Miroshnichenko via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4008029/dollar-moves-higher-as-us-ramps-up-pressure-on-iran Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4003654/dollar-gains-on-weak-stocks Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:32:45 +0000 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 on the July Chicago Fed national activity index was stronger than expected, supportive of the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited by today’s... Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4003654/dollar-gains-on-weak-stocks Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4000774/a-75-day-seasonal-sell-window-is-opening-in-the-euroare-you-prepared Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:03:37 +0000 What happens when seasonality, inflation, crude oil, and interest rates all begin pointing toward the same trade? The euro is approaching a 75-day seasonal sell window—and the fundamental backdrop may be lining up with it. Is the next bearish opportunity taking shape? Forex by bigjom jom via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4000774/a-75-day-seasonal-sell-window-is-opening-in-the-euroare-you-prepared Don Dawson https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3999011/why-this-week-looks-to-be-fun Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:35:26 +0000 With strong moves seen at Sunday night's open, the Grains sector showed this could be another fun week. Open corn cob with green leaves via Kwangmoozaa via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3999011/why-this-week-looks-to-be-fun Darin Newsom https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3975953/dollar-ends-little-changed-as-stocks-rally Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:34:43 +0000 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 liquidity. The dollar is still weighed down by negative carryover from Wednesday, when the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of... Puzzle of money by TPopova via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3975953/dollar-ends-little-changed-as-stocks-rally Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3971304/dollar-little-changed-as-stocks-climb-and-crude-oil-stabilizes Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:33:25 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.03% today, holding just above Thursday’s 3.25-month low. Strength in stocks today has reduced demand for dollar liquidity. The dollar is still weighed down by negative carryover from Wednesday, when the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of... A concept image of a man carrying a bag that says debt on his back by Dilok Klaisataporn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3971304/dollar-little-changed-as-stocks-climb-and-crude-oil-stabilizes Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3971134/why-you-should-bet-on-the-uptrend-in-euro-prices Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:26:38 +0000 December Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength. Piles of Euro notes_ Image by Mixa74 via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3971134/why-you-should-bet-on-the-uptrend-in-euro-prices Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3957139/dollar-recovers-early-losses-on-us-economic-strength Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:36:53 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 3-month low on Thursday and finished up +0.08%. Short covering emerged in the dollar on Thursday amid better-than-expected US economic news, including weekly jobless claims, the Aug Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey, and July leading indicators. Also, Thursday’s +2% jump in WTI... Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3957139/dollar-recovers-early-losses-on-us-economic-strength Rich Asplund