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USD: Jobs data and yields in focus – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team highlights that the key release is the US February jobs report, where they expect Nonfarm Payrolls to slow to 70k and unemployment to hold at 4.3%. Weekly jobless claims remain low and layoffs are easing, while productivity has cooled and unit labour costs have risen.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 6
Forex Today: US Dollar firms ahead of NFP, Oil surges amid Middle East war
The US Dollar (USD) is being supported by crude oil prices, which rose to its highest level since July 2024, amid headlines of potential interruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on vessels in the region.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 5
DXY: Uncertainty keeps greenback supported – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes that persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and elevated energy prices are supporting the Dollar. Turner expects DXY to drift towards the upper end of recent ranges, and highlights the concerns over US private credit.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 5
US Dollar Index gathers strength to near 99.00 on Middle East tensions, robust US services data
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 99.00 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The DXY edges higher amid uncertainty and persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 5
Forex Today: US Dollar eases despite strong jobs and Services PMI data
The US Dollar (USD) eased on Wednesday after a two-day rally drove the US Dollar Index (DXY) near the 100.00 mark. The Greenback ignored the positive employment data and ISM Services PMI as the ongoing war between the US and Iran weights on sentiment.Fxstreet
Wed, Mar 4
USD: Haven demand supports near term gains – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad notes the Dollar has retraced part of its recent surge but still benefits from short-term haven demand linked to Dollar funding needs. Rising cross-currency basis points to higher USD borrowing costs as stress lifts demand for short-term funding.Fxstreet
Wed, Mar 4
USD: Fed pricing supports strength – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes that US data, including ADP jobs, ISM services prices and the Fed’s Beige Book, could reinforce expectations of limited Fed easing in 2026. Turner doubts DXY will sustainably break above 100.35 without an improvement in energy markets.Fxstreet
Wed, Mar 4
Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges as Iran war fears rattle Wall Street
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped around 850 points, or 1.7%, to trade near 48,000 at midday Tuesday as escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global markets. The S&P 500 fell 1.62% to 6,770, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 1.72% to 22,357.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 3
USD: Safe-haven flows support strength – OCBC
OCBC strategists note the Dollar has strengthened on safe-haven demand, positioning unwind and the divide between energy exporters and importers. They stress that the United States’ status as a net energy exporter and largest LNG exporter since early 2026 underpins USD resilience.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 3
