04/23/26 14:33:53 Barchart.com Fx News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478525/middle-east-tensions-support-the-dollar Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:33:53 +0000 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... Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478525/middle-east-tensions-support-the-dollar Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478150/natural-disasters-impact-on-the-yen-and-broader-markets Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:01 +0000 Investors don’t price in natural disasters, but there are even bigger risks for markets coming from Japan. Hurricane viewed from space by janeb13 via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478150/natural-disasters-impact-on-the-yen-and-broader-markets TradingView https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1457015/dollar-recovers-on-rising-tensions-over-the-strait-of-hormuz Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:36:17 +0000 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 US-Iran war boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Iran seized two ships on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz for "endangering maritime... Puzzle of money by TPopova via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1457015/dollar-recovers-on-rising-tensions-over-the-strait-of-hormuz Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451270/dollar-slips-as-strength-in-stocks-curbs-liquidity-demand Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:38:26 +0000 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 demand for the dollar, following President Trump's announcement that he will indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran. Also, lower T-note yields today... A one dollar bill floating in water by Wirestock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451270/dollar-slips-as-strength-in-stocks-curbs-liquidity-demand Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432490/dollar-advances-with-us-iran-talks-in-limbo Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:39:55 +0000 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 retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar gained further on Tuesday after stock prices slumped when Vice President Vance's trip to... Holding money bunched in fist by Iana Miroshnichenko via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432490/dollar-advances-with-us-iran-talks-in-limbo Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1426004/dollar-climbs-on-strong-us-economic-reports Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:35:38 +0000 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 reports. The dollar also has support on signs that Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will support an independent Fed and prioritize low inflation.... Image by Karolina Kaboompics via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1426004/dollar-climbs-on-strong-us-economic-reports Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1407464/dollar-weakens-on-hopes-us-iran-peace-talks-to-resume Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:38:14 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Monday and turned lower after the New York Post reported that Vice President Vance is on his way to Pakistan for talks with Iran, and that President Trump is open to meeting... Money transfer Global Currency by Panuwatccn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1407464/dollar-weakens-on-hopes-us-iran-peace-talks-to-resume Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402478/1-trade-to-make-now-as-high-gasoline-prices-hit-the-u-s-economy Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:35:17 +0000 June Canada dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength. A pile of Canadian banknotes and coins_ Image by Kikinuchi via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402478/1-trade-to-make-now-as-high-gasoline-prices-hit-the-u-s-economy Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402467/dollar-climbs-as-us-iran-war-tensions-rise Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:35:08 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.08%. The dollar is climbing today on ramped-up tensions in the Middle East after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US to lift a naval blockade of Iran's vessels. Also,... Pile of money with hands by Sergey Nazarov via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402467/dollar-climbs-as-us-iran-war-tensions-rise Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1395723/aussie-extends-rally-as-risk-appetite-lifts-commodity-currencies Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:03:19 +0000 AUDUSD is recovering very nicely, as we identified that the three-wave retracement from the March highs likely completed at 0.6833, followed by a strong move out of the corrective channel, which confirmed that the trend is turning back to bullish. Price traveled above 0.7190 highs, showing strong upside momentum from the March low. At the same time, price tested impulse channel resistance, so there is a chance of a near-term slowdown. However, it is still too early to confirm that the higher degree wave five is complete unless we see a break below the lower trendline support around 0.7100. This would cause a minimum three wave drop then, closer to 0.7. Alternatively, after that retracement, there is still room for more upside toward the 0.7300 to 0.7400 area if impulse extends, after subwave 2 Forex by bigjom jom via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1395723/aussie-extends-rally-as-risk-appetite-lifts-commodity-currencies Gregor Horvat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1374566/dollar-drops-on-middle-east-peace-optimism Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:33:45 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 7-week low and finished down by -0.15%. The dollar came under pressure Friday in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand... A one dollar bill floating in water by Wirestock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1374566/dollar-drops-on-middle-east-peace-optimism Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1368959/is-the-u-s-dollar-index-heading-for-lower-lows Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:08:58 +0000 The dollar index, which measures the U.S. dollar against other major reserve currencies, has been in a bearish trend since 2022. However, since 2008, the index has made higher lows and higher highs, while it has made lower highs since the mid-1980s. The bottom line is unclear in April 2026. Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1368959/is-the-u-s-dollar-index-heading-for-lower-lows Andrew Hecht https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1368414/dollar-sinks-as-iran-says-hormuz-is-open Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:33:56 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 7-week low and is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for... A hundred dollar bill being torn by Alona Siniehina via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1368414/dollar-sinks-as-iran-says-hormuz-is-open Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1353378/dollar-strengthens-as-t-note-yields-move-higher Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:37:35 +0000 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 the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected, and the Apr Philadelphia Fed business... Image by Karolina Kaboompics via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1353378/dollar-strengthens-as-t-note-yields-move-higher Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1347732/dollar-gains-on-solid-us-economic-news-and-hawkish-wiliams Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:40:20 +0000 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, and the Apr Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey unexpectedly rose to a 15-month high. Also, hawkish... Puzzle made of money by Qimono via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1347732/dollar-gains-on-solid-us-economic-news-and-hawkish-wiliams Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1341303/dollar-cad-weakens-after-technical-breakdown Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:33:26 +0000 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 fashion, and it likely suggests there is more weakness ahead. However, after a three-wave bounce, we would expect continuation lower within a higher degree A-B-C correction. Forex by bigjom jom via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1341303/dollar-cad-weakens-after-technical-breakdown Gregor Horvat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1327587/dollar-eases-as-s-p-500-posts-a-record-high Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:43:26 +0000 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 tensions eased and weighed on the dollar after the AP reported that the US and Iran... Money transfer Global Currency by Panuwatccn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1327587/dollar-eases-as-s-p-500-posts-a-record-high Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1322793/hedge-funds-are-shorting-the-u-s-dollar-so-make-this-1-trade-now Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:19:23 +0000 June 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/1322793/hedge-funds-are-shorting-the-u-s-dollar-so-make-this-1-trade-now Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1321920/dollar-little-changed-awaiting-news-on-us-iran-peace-talks Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:38:11 +0000 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 Fed President Beth Hammack, who said her baseline is that the Fed is on hold for... Dollar bills in an organized pile by TheDigitalArtist via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1321920/dollar-little-changed-awaiting-news-on-us-iran-peace-talks Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1304218/dollar-pressured-by-sliding-bond-yields-and-rising-stocks Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:34:25 +0000 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 in stocks. The US and Iran are in discussions on holding additional negotiations to extend... Puzzle of money by TPopova via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1304218/dollar-pressured-by-sliding-bond-yields-and-rising-stocks Rich Asplund