The US Dollar (USD) is tracking generally firmer against the major currencies but gains are less apparent for the DXY as the EUR, CHF and JPY are essentially holding up and trading little changed on the session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
US Dollar (USD) is up against most major currencies, with the Dollar Index (DXY) closing in on its next resistance level at the 200-day moving average. A break above would add upside momentum.
US data was very mixed yesterday and failed to provide a new directional catalyst for the dollar after the Venezuelan events, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
Dow Jones futures slip by 0.19% to trade below 49,150 during the European session on Thursday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures fall 0.15% and 0.21% to around 6,950 and 25,780, respectively.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is holding ground after two days of gains and hovering around 98.70 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
The US Dollar (USD) traded without a clear direction on Wednesday, losing some momentum following the auspicious start to the new trading year.
The US Dollar (USD) is little changed on the session. A minor recovery in the Dollar Index (DXY) yesterday keeps the index in a tight range around the 100-day MA (98.58).
US Dollar (ISD) is steady near yesterday’s high, with the dollar index (DXY) trading just 0.3% below its 200-DMA, BBH FX analysts report.
Fed Governor Miran reiterated his call for aggressive rate cuts, but his comments were seen as predictable and had little impact on markets.
The impact of the Venezuelan shock has largely faded, with oil, equities, and FX markets reverting to pre-January levels as investors step back from trading geopolitical headlines.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is edging lower after registering modest gains in the previous session and hovering around 98.50 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
What you need to know on Wednesday, January 7:
US Dollar (USD) failed to hold yesterday’s gains and is back near the middle of the range in place since June 2025. There is no policy-relevant economic data due today, so markets should be quiet, BBH FX analysts report.
Dow Jones futures decline by 0.12% to trade near 49,150 during the European session on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 remains flat around 6,940, and the Nasdaq 100 futures gained 13% to trade above 25,600. Dow futures fall as traders may be taking profits or adjusting positions.
The US Dollar (USD) has edged back toward its pre-Christmas highs, supported by a modest safe-haven bid following dramatic developments in Venezuela.
The US Dollar (USD) is starting the new calendar year on a stronger footing with the Dollar Index (DXY) on course to increase for the fourth consecutive trading day and hitting a high of 98.796 overnight.
The US Dollar (USD) opened the week firmer against all major peers, with Dollar Index (DXY) approaching its 200-day moving average, while Brent crude slid toward the $58.40 multi-year low and gold pushed toward record highs.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading higher at the start of 2026. The military intervention in Venezuela has failed to dent the Greenback's positive tone on Monday.
Dow Jones futures inch higher 0.06% to trade near 48,650 during the European session on Monday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also gained, edging higher 0.14% and 0.38% to near 6,910 and 25,480, respectively.
Financial markets extend the holiday mood on the first trading day of the new year. Markets continue playing the waiting game for a data-driven next week.
US equities opened 2026 on a cautious note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq essentially flat as strength in semiconductors offset weakness elsewhere in technology.
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 softer note near 98.15 during the Asian trading hours. Traders brace for US economic data this month to gauge the path of interest rates.
US equities pulled back modestly midweek, but the broader picture for investors remains one of a strong year nearing its conclusion. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.2% on Wednesday, matching declines in the Nasdaq Composite, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 0.5%.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains marginally higher in a quiet year-end session on Wednesday.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its gains for the second successive session and trading around 98.30 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) sagged on Tuesday, declining around 100 points as equities grapple with holiday-constrained market flows and low end-of-year trading volumes. Moderate gains in energy sector stocks were offset by softness in the healthcare and financial services sectors.
Dow Jones futures inch lower 0.02% to trade below 48,750 during the European session on Tuesday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also remain subdued, edging lower 0.04% and 0.05% to near 6,950 and 25,720, respectively. Trading volumes are expected to remain thin due to the year-end holiday.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining steady and trading around 98.00 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
US equities kicked off the final trading week of 2025 with a bit of a whimper, despite holding close to record highs.
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 flat note near 98.00 during the early European trading hours on Monday.