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US Dollar Index (DXY) hits three-week highs at 99.40 on¡ risk aversion
The Dollar has reclaimn¡med its traditional safe-haven status, with investors rushing away from risk on concerns about the possibility of a wider conflict in the Middle East after this weekend’s attack on Iran’s nuclear sites. The US Dollar is the strongest of the G8 currencies on Monday.Fxstreet
Mon, Jun 23
DXY: Mild bullish momentum intact – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) rose in early trade, with impact more pronounced on Asian FX than DM FX. US joining Israel on attack in Iran risks a deeper conflict in the Middle East. DXY was last seen trading at 99.41 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.Fxstreet
Mon, Jun 23
US: Not quite 250 basis points – Commerzbank
Despite the wishes of a certain White House resident, the US Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25-4.5% on Wednesday. However, it adjusted its economic projections quite significantly. These indicate expectations of a somewhat stagflationary environment.Fxstreet
Fri, Jun 20
US Dollar Index edges lower to near 98.50, awaits Fed's Monetary Policy Report
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 trading lower at around 98.70 at the time of writing. Traders will likely gauge the Fed's Monetary Policy Report, scheduled for release oFxstreet
Fri, Jun 20
USD firmer but off highs amid soft risk sentiment – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) has advanced in overnight trading, with markets trading with a distinct whiff of risk aversion amid reports that the US is planning for a possible strike on Iran in the coming days, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.Fxstreet
Thu, Jun 19
US Dollar Index moves above 99.00 due to Fed Rate hold, escalating Middle-East tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its gains for the third successive session and trading higher at around 99.10 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The Greenback continues to gain ground following the US Federal ReseFxstreet
Thu, Jun 19
Trump signals possible Iran talks, says “anything could happen” in Mideast
US President Donald Trump said that he would have a meeting in an hour, to discuss the Iran-Isreal conflict, and reaffirmed that Iran should have made a deal. He added that if Iran wants to come to the White House, he may do that.Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 18
