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 100.00 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The DXY holds positive ground amid fresh concerns over a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) bounced back toward the 100.00 area after United States (US) President Donald Trump said the US would intensify strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks, crushing hopes for a near-term de-escalation and reviving safe-haven demand for the Greenback.

Futures contracts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shed a meager half-percent on Thursday, but that number tells almost none of the story. At the session lows, the DJIA was down more than 600 points, the S&P 500 had shed 1.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite was off 2.2%.

MUFG’s Lee Hardman argues the US Dollar’s response to the Middle East-driven energy shock has lost momentum. He cites lingering optimism about a relatively quick end to the conflict, a higher US policy risk premium, and yield spreads moving against the Dollar as key factors.

TD Securities analysts note that US yields flattened as geopolitical headlines from Iran and comments by Trump dominated sentiment. Strong ISM Manufacturing and Retail Sales data surprised to the upside, while they expect a below-consensus 30k payrolls print and unchanged unemployment.

Dow Jones futures decline 0.88%, below 46,400 during European hours on Thursday, ahead of the United States (US) regular market open. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures fall 1.1% and 1.4% below 6,550 and 23,900, respectively, at the time of writing.

ING analysts Francesco Pesole, Frantisek Taborsky and Chris Turner note that the US Dollar has regained support as risk-off sentiment returns following renewed Middle East escalation and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.

The US Dollar (USD) is regaining lost ground on Thursday, and the DXY returns to levels above the 100.00 line at the time of writing, buoyed by the risk-averse sentiment. US President Donald Trump crushed hopes of a swift end to the Iran war and sent the Greenback higher across the board.

DBS strategist Philip Wee argues that the US Dollar’s near-term haven support could pause unless US equities make fresh year lows.

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 100.00 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The DXY rises following an address to the nation by US President Donald Trump. 

DXY fell more than 0.5% on Wednesday, drifting into session lows around 99.30 after opening close to 99.90. The index has been under steady selling pressure all session, carving a series of lower highs on the intraday chart as the ceasefire narrative gained traction.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed around 400 points on Wednesday, or roughly 0.9%, as equities extended their rally into a second session on growing hopes that an end to the US-Iran conflict may be in sight.

The US Dollar (USD) kept its bearish impulse well in place for the second day in a row on Wednesday, this time retreating from recent multi-month tops on the back of the marked improvement in the risk-associated universe and rising hopes of a potential end to the conflict in the Middle East sooner r

TD Securities analysts highlight that strong February US Retail Sales and a third consecutive rise in ISM Manufacturing could support the Dollar in coming days.

MUFG’s Head of Research Derek Halpenny argues that while risk sentiment has improved on hopes the US will soon end its conflict with Iran, the recovery looks fragile and the US Dollar is likely to weaken again.

Rabobank’s Global Daily notes US Treasury yields have fallen for two sessions as Fed Chair Powell downplayed the need for rate hikes and markets reassessed inflation risks.

Dow Jones futures gain by 0.64%, trading near 46,900 during European hours on Wednesday, ahead of the United States (US) regular market open. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.72% and 1.06% to near 6,620 and 24,170, respectively, at the time of writing.

The US Dollar (USD) is trading lower against its main peers on Wednesday, as Trump’s comments hinting at a swift end to the war in Iran have boosted investors’ appetite for risk.

Deutsche Bank analysts highlight a powerful rebound in US equities, with the S&P 500 posting its best daily gain since May last year as Iran-related headlines boosted risk sentiment.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its losses for the second successive day and hovering around 99.80 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is down 0.50% on Tuesday and counting, testing below the 100.00 handle for the first time since mid-March, snapping a five-session winning streak.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped around 500 points, or roughly 1.0%, on Tuesday as investors staged a recovery attempt on the final trading day of March. The S&P 500 gained 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2%.

ING’s Chris Turner argues the Dollar (USD) could ease as US light crude trades above $100 and markets look for signs of de-escalation in the Middle East. A relaxed Federal Reserve (Fed) tone has pushed money markets back toward pricing a rate cut by year-end.

Rabobank’s Global Strategist Michael Every argues US strategic aims in Gulf War 3 and control of Middle East energy could reshape US hegemony and the Dollar’s backdrop.

Dow Jones futures rise, up by 0.81%, above 45,800 during European hours, ahead of the United States (US) regular market open on Tuesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.78% and 0.54% to near 6,440 and 23,260, respectively, at the time of writing.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, retreated from its highest level since May 2025, touched during the Asian session this Tuesday, snapping a five-day winning streak.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to the 100.50 region, holding firm amid safe-haven demand following hawkish remarks by United States (US) President Donald Trump, who warned that the US could take a tougher stance against Iran if tensions continue to escalate.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, extends its advance on Monday, climbing back toward the ten-month highs reached earlier this month as demand for the US Dollar (USD) remains firm amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) traded higher on Monday, adding back around 415 points in a thin recovery from last week's late plunge as President Donald Trump suggested a resolution to the war with Iran may be within reach. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.3%.

ING’s Chris Turner notes the Dollar (USD) remains supported as Middle East tensions persist and US trading partners resort to intervention, tighter policy or regulatory measures to defend their currencies.