Here is what you need to know for Friday, July 24:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades around 600 points lower on Thursday, down 1.1% near 51,600 in a session whose high sits within a handful of points of the opening print.

US President Donald Trump said he is close to deciding whether to launch a new military operation against Iran, according to Israel’s N12. Trump said he is “considering a massive attack greater than anything before,” adding that Israel would join the operation “within two minutes” if requested.

Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad notes that the US Dollar is holding on to most of its weekly gains as US Treasury yields remain elevated.

Dow Jones futures lose 0.56% to trade around 52,160 during European trading hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.54% and 0.74%, trading near 7,500 and 28,960, respectively.

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 101.00 in the early European trading hours on Thursday. The DXY weakens amid improved risk sentiment.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground for the second consecutive day, trading around 101.00 during the Asian session on Thursday.

The US Dollar trades slightly lower on Wednesday as markets remain cautious amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The US Dollar Index (DXY) slips toward 101.10, helping the Euro recover modestly, while most other major currency pairs remain relatively stable.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near 52,400 on Wednesday, up around 200 points and on track for a second consecutive daily gain, while the S&P 500 hugs the flatline and the Nasdaq slips into the red.

TD Securities strategists expect modest US Dollar (USD) strength in Q3 2026 as positioning has room to rebuild.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) shows moderate losses on Wednesday but has retraced most of the decline seen during the Asian trading session.

Derek Halpenny at MUFG explains that US trade tariff uncertainty is set to re-emerge as Section 122 measures expire and are replaced by more targeted Section 301 actions.

Dow Jones futures lose 0.30% to trade around 52,290 during European trading hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.38% and 0.85%, trading near 7,520 and 29,070, respectively.

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 101.10 in the early European trading hours on Wednesday.

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 101.15 in the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The DXY declines amid US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate uncertainty.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) extends its gains on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran show no signs of easing, boosting demand for the safe-haven Greenback.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs around 340 points, or 0.7%, on Tuesday, snapping a three-day slide that had pulled the index away from early July's record just above 53,300.

ING strategists Francesco Pesole, Frantisek Taborsky and Chris Turner note that the Dollar is drawing broad-based support as markets slowly react to escalating tensions in the Gulf.

The US Dollar (USD) trades marginally lower against its major currency peers in Tuesday’s European session, as the appeal of safe-haven assets has diminished due to hopes of a ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran.

Dow Jones futures gain 0.29% to trade around 52,220 during European trading hours on Tuesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.44% and 1.12%, trading near 7,520 and 29,100, respectively.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining in the positive territory and trading around 101.00 during the Asian session on Tuesday.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rises around 0.2% toward 101.00 as higher United States (US) Treasury yields and escalating tensions in the Middle East support the Greenback.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) edges higher on Monday as heightened tensions in the Middle East drive demand for the safe-haven Greenback.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near the 52,000 handle on Monday, down roughly 100 points, while the S&P 500 adds 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite climbs 0.9%, with all three coming off a losing week.

ING’s Chris Turner notes that deteriorating Gulf headlines and higher energy prices are keeping the Dollar supported, even if US Dollar Index (DXY) remains about 1% below its June peak.

Dow Jones futures gain 0.14% to trade around 52,450 during European trading hours on Monday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.26% and 0.50%, trading near 7,520 and 28,920, respectively.

BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that softer United States (US) inflation has eased pressure for a more hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) path, shifting focus to S&P Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for confirmation that growth remains resilient.

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 100.75 in the early European trading hours on Monday.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick on Monday and currently trades around the 100.80-100.75 region, nearly unchanged for the day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near 52,250 on Friday, down nearly 300 points late in the month's strangest session.