The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near 52,200, up around 250 points, after a session that handed it the month's cleanest bullish catalyst and then took most of it back.

BNY’s Geoff Yu says softer June Consumer Price Index (CPI) has reduced immediate inflation concerns, but limited Fed guidance continues to support policy uncertainty and US Dollar (USD).

MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes the US Dollar has softened as Middle East tensions ease and Brent Oil retreats below USD90, reducing energy-driven inflation fears. The correction in energy prices has slightly lowered market-implied odds of a near-term Fed rate hike.

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad expects a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) hold and a goldilocks-like United States (US) macro backdrop to keep the US Dollar (USD) supported in coming days.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground after posting minor losses in the previous trading day, trading around 101.20 during the Asian session on Monday.

The index that spent this week absorbing a war premium trades near 52,000 on Friday, around 325 points to the good side, on the strength of a wire report that its own three sources undercut in the same breath.

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret say broad US Dollar (USD) gains are moderating as United States (US) yields retreat and risk appetite improves after a tech-led selloff.

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights that rising US and global bond yields, elevated geopolitical risks and higher energy prices are supporting the US Dollar.

ING’s Chris Turner notes the US Dollar (USD) is supported as higher energy prices fuel expectations of further central bank tightening, with markets pricing more hikes from the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BoE).

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, drifts lower during the early European session on Friday and erodes a part of the previous day's strong gains back closer to the monthly high.

Dow Jones futures gain 0.35% to trade around 52,070 during European trading hours on Friday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.21% and 0.08%, trading near 7,460 and 28,650, respectively.

Lloyd Chan at MUFG notes that US rate expectations remain volatile, with markets now pricing further Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening this year. Rising Treasury yields have pushed the US Dollar (USD) higher, lifting the US Dollar Index (DXY).

The US Dollar (USD) clings to the previous day’s gains in the Asian session on Friday, as surging oil prices due to intensified Middle East energy supply risks have revived Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike expectations.

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.