The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) lumbered into record highs on Friday, posting intraday bids north of 47,300 for the first time ever.
USD is firmer near this week’s high and still within a tight trading range. Tariff headlines and EU/UK PMI data generated modest FX volatility.
The US Dollar is consolidating previous gains on Friday, trading within a 40-pip range, both sides of the 99.00 line, with investors looking from the sidelines ahead of the release of September’s US Consumer Prices Index report, due later on the day.
US Dollar (USD) continued to consolidate near recent high though price action was subdued. Focus today on US CPI (830pm SGT). DXY last at 99.05 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
Dow Jones futures rise 0.16% to trade near 47,000 during European hours, ahead of the opening of the regular United States (US) session on Friday. The S&P 500 futures rise 0.26% to trade near 6,800, while Nasdaq 100 futures surge 0.41% to move above 25,350 at the time of writing.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, trades on a negative note around 98.90 during the early Asian session on Friday. Concerns over a prolonged US federal shutdown continue to weigh on the DXY.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) found slim gains on Thursday, climbing around 150 points and clawing back some of the losses that pummeled the major equity index the previous session.
The US Dollar weakness has been short-lived, and the USD Index is retracing on Thursday most of Wednesday’s losses, returning above the 99.00 level, as fresh trade frictions between the US and China have dampened risk appetite ahead of the release of the US Consumer Prices Index, due on Friday.
US Dollar (USD) is mixed near this week’s high. JPY is underperforming as Bank of Japan rate cut bets fade to less than 10%, while commodity-sensitive currencies are modestly firmer. Futures on the S&P 500 are up, and global bonds pared back some of their recent gains, BBH FX analysts report.
US Dollar (USD) consolidated near 5-day high, but price action remains lacklustre. DXY last at 99 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
Back in the spring, practically everything revolved around tariffs, and even the slightest announcement could cause turmoil in the foreign exchange markets. Now, however, the market is hardly reacting to the threat of 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals.
Dow Jones futures lose 0.12% to trade near 46,700 during European hours, ahead of the opening of the regular United States (US) session on Thursday. The S&P 500 futures gain 0.12% to trade near 6,750, while Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.23% to reach near 25,100 at the time of writing.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) struggled on Wednesday, declining a little over 500 points at its lowest point on the day.
US Dollar (USD) consolidates within a narrow range as markets await September CPI and October PMI, while the ongoing US government shutdown adds pressure on growth and the Fed hints at year-end rate cuts, BBH FX analysts report.
The US Dollar (USD) has continued to strengthen this week, as US credit market concerns appear to have now entirely left the FX market. The very large gold correction yesterday potentially added some support to the greenback, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
Dow Jones futures remain steady near 47,100 during European hours, ahead of the opening of the United States (US) regular session on Wednesday. The S&P 500 futures are flat around 6,770, while Nasdaq 100 futures lose 0.15% to trade near 25,250 at the time of writing.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged into a record high on Tuesday, testing above 47,000 and posting a new all-time intraday high of 47,126. ‘Old economy’ stocks from companies that produce physical goods rather than information or technology services and hardware rallied hard after the la
FX volatility has moderated at the start of this week, with US equities extending the rebound on eased credit market concerns, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
On Sunday evening, one of the many conflicts currently involving the US President escalated with Colombia. A few weeks ago, the Colombian president's US visa was revoked.
The US Dollar strengthened across the board for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. The pair is trading near 98.75 at the early European session, at a short distance from the 98.85 intraday highs, and well above the 98.00 lows hit last Friday.
Dow Jones futures fall 0.18% to trade near 46,800 during European hours, ahead of the opening of the United States (US) regular session on Tuesday. The S&P 500 futures decline 0.14% to trade around 6,760, while Nasdaq 100 futures lose 0.16% to trade near 25,250 at the time of writing.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) caught a bullish tailwind on Monday, rising over 450 points to kick off the new trading week.
The US Dollar (USD) is trading near the middle of its multi-month range as markets price a more dovish Fed easing trajectory.
Concerns about the health of regional banks and the broader quality of credit in the US remain very central for FX markets, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) found a near-term foothold to wrap up the trading week, rebounding around 260 points from recent lows and fighting to stay on the high side of key moving averages.
The US Dollar (USD) is mixed to softer overall and heading for a close on the week overall that may be weak enough to point to a halt in the DXY’s rebound since mid-September, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
US Dollar (USD) continued to drift lower on dovish remarks from Fed officials, surprise turn lower in Philadelphia business outlook, extended US government shutdown, falling UST yields and the negative sentiments on some US regional banks over exposure to auto bankruptcy.
A sudden return of market scrutiny on US regional banks is adding a rather unexpected negative factor to the dollar. US equities took a hit yesterday, with the S&P500 regional banks sub-index plummeting 5% after two lenders reported problems with loans associated with fraud.
The US Dollar Index has found some support at the 98.00 area and is trimming some losses during Friday’s European trading session. The Index, however, remains vulnerable, after having depreciated nearly 1.30% in a four-day sell-off.
Dow Jones futures fall 0.61% to move below 45,900 during European hours on Friday, ahead of the opening of the United States (US) regular session. The S&P 500 futures decline 0.88% to trade near 6,600, while Nasdaq 100 futures plunge 0.96% to break below 24,600 at the time of writing.