The US Dollar Index (DXY) strengthens toward the 99.30 region after the latest ADP employment report showed US private employers added 42,250 jobs on average over the previous four weeks, marking the strongest reading since the weekly series began in October 2025.
Dow Jones futures inch higher by 0.05% to near 49,800 during the European hours ahead of the United States (US) regular opening on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 gain 0.07% to near 7,430, and the Nasdaq 100 futures remain firm near 29,100.
Danske Research Team highlights that United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed strong core and services inflation, reinforcing concerns about persistent underlying price pressures. Shelter and super-core components rose, while core goods remained flat.