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US Dollar Index tumbles below 98.30 ahead of US flash Q1 GDP, PCE inflation data

The US Dollar (USD) faces intense selling pressure against its major currency peers ahead of the release of the United States (US) preliminary Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) data for March, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.

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Dow Jones futures fall following uneven corporate earnings, cautious guidance

Dow Jones futures decline 0.52%, trading near 48,750 during the European hours on Thursday, ahead of the United States (US) regular opening. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fall 0.05%, to near 7,160. However, Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.17%, to near 27,370.

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DXY: Supported by yields and Oil – MUFG

MUFG’s Lloyd Chan notes that Brent Oil near US$120 and higher US Treasury yields are underpinning Dollar strength, with the Dollar holding in the 98.00–99.00 range.

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US Dollar Index holds steady after Fed hold, traders await US GDP and PCE data

The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 98.95 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The DXY steadies following a hawkish hold from the US Federal Reserve (Fed). 

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Dow Jones Industrial Average drops as Powell signs off: is $650B in AI capex the next risk?

Wednesday's session had every excuse to rally. The Federal Reserve (Fed) decision was telegraphed. Big Tech earnings were teed up. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) had reclaimed 49,000 just two days earlier.

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Forex Today: US Dollar surges amid Fed's hawkish hold in Powell’s last meeting

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading near the 99.00 price zone on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates on hold. This was Chairman Jerome Powell's last meeting as head of the Fed.

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US President Trump: Talked about Ukraine, Iran with Putin

United States (US) President Donald Trump is hitting the wires amid the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy announcement. President Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, about the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine and that of the United States with Iran.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbles as the Fed's split hold deepens dissent

DJIA futures dropped 0.8% on Wednesday, falling from a session high near 49,250 to trade about 48,770 after touching a session low around 48,740.

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DXY firms near session highs as the Fed delivers split hold

DXY edged higher by 0.3% on Wednesday, rising from a session low near 98.57 to trade close to 98.91 in the wake of the FOMC decision.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average slips below 49K ahead of Powell's final Fed rate call

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures drifted lower through Wednesday's session, trading close to 48.8K at the time of writing after rejecting levels above 49.3K during the prior day.

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USD: Firm tone with Fed on hold – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret observe that the US Dollar (USD) is firm but rangebound as higher Oil and mixed US-Iran headlines drive risk sentiment.

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USD: Fed risks and Middle East tensions – MUFG

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny notes the US Dollar is broadly steady as resilient US equities and strong earnings temper risk aversion despite escalating Middle East tensions and a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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USD: Pre-FOMC demand builds – BNY

BNY’s Bob Savage notes the US Dollar (USD) is entering the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting with strengthening demand, including a first five-day net purchase streak in three months and rising use of USD cash and short-term instruments.

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USD: Hawkish risks from Powell signal – ING

ING strategist Francesco Pesole notes the US Dollar (USD) has recovered as United States (US) equities wobble and geopolitical tensions persist.

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US Dollar Index (DXY) holds near 99.00 with Fed’s rate decision on tap

The US Dollar (USD) posts moderate gains against a basket of majors for the second consecutive day on Wednesday and remains close to two-week highs in the area of $99.00.

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S&P 500: AI concerns weigh before tech earnings – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists note that United States (US) equities turned lower as AI-related worries resurfaced after a report that OpenAI missed internal 2025 targets.

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Dow Jones futures gain ahead of tech earnings, Fed policy decision

Dow Jones futures advance 0.12%, trading near 49,350 during the European hours on Wednesday, ahead of the United States (US) regular opening. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.09% and 0.33% to near 7,180 and 27,260, respectively.

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US Dollar Index steadies near 98.50, all eyes on Fed rate decision

The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 98.65 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average futures wobble as Iran talks stall, Crude Oil jumps

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw marginal gains on Tuesday's session, with futures holding near 49,200 and the underlying cash index adding roughly 0.1%, propped up by a 5% jump in Coca-Cola (KO) after a stronger-than-expected earnings print.

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USD: Risk resilience caps gains – ING

ING strategist Francesco Pesole notes that despite higher Oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty, the Dollar has only found limited support as resilient US equities and month‑end flows weigh on USD performance.

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S&P 500: New highs despite global caution – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank analysts observe that United States (US) equities continue to outperform, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ reaching fresh record highs even as global risk sentiment remains cautious.

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Dow Jones futures trade cautiously ahead of Fed policy, Hormuz uncertainty lingers on

United States (US) equity markets trade with caution at the start of the European trading session on Tuesday. As of writing, S&P 500 futures are down 0.16% to near 7,160, and Dow Jones futures are flat slightly below 49,200.

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US Dollar Index holds gains near 98.50 due to safe-haven demand

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining ground after two days of losses and trading around 98.50 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.

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FXToday: US Dollar falls as markets brace for central bank week and Iran headlines

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading cautiously near the 98.50 level as markets prepare for a busy week of central bank meetings.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slip as Iran tensions simmer, Fed week looms

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures traded around 0.4% lower on Monday, slipping to near 49,100 after dipping briefly below 49,050 earlier in the session.

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USD: Data-heavy week shapes macro narrative – TD Securities

TD Securities strategists Oscar Munoz and Eli Nir outline a busy United States (US) data calendar that will guide US Dollar (USD) traders, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index inflation, ISM manufacturing and consumer confidence.

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USD: Softer tone as markets await Fed – BNY

BNY's Bob Savage notes that the US Dollar (USD) is slightly softer as record-high equities hold despite higher Oil prices and mixed United States (US) futures.

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US Dollar Index trades upside down near 98.30 ahead of US markets opening

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, holds its losses suffered after giving back opening gains around 98.30 during the European trading session on Monday, ahead of the United States (US) markets opening.

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USD: Conflict duration shapes performance – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Kit Juckes notes the US Dollar (USD) is currently soft as markets react to hopes of a Gulf peace deal and the end of a United States (US) Department of Justice (DoJ) probe into Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Powell.

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Dow Jones futures depreciate as US–Iran peace talks stall

Dow Jones futures falls 0.16%, trading near 49,300 during the European hours on Monday, ahead of the United States (US) regular opening. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.10% and 0.06% to near 7,190 and 27,420, respectively.

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