Rich Asplund on 05/28/2026

Dollar Slides on Weak US Economic News and US-Iran Peace Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell from a 7-week high and finished down -0.18%. The dollar gave up early gains and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected US economic news that is dovish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, Apr capital goods new orders nondefen

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Rich Asplund on 05/27/2026

Dollar Recovers on Conflicting US-Iran Peace Plans

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.03%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and posted modest gains on conflicting signals about prospects for a US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian television said it obtained an unofficial draft of...

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Rich Asplund on 05/27/2026

Dollar Falls as Crude Oil Retreats

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.11%. The dollar is under pressure today amid a -4% plunge in crude oil prices to a 5-week low, which lowers inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar. Also, today’s rally...Dollar bills in an

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Przemyslaw K. Radomski on 05/27/2026

Nothing Happened. Gold Plunged Anyway.

The fact that gold declined so much on "nothing" is truly profound.Gold bullion stacked by Steve Bidmead via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 05/26/2026

Dollar Weakens on US-Iran Peace Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.07%. The dollar moved lower on Tuesday amid signs that peace negotiations between the US and Iran are progressing, which curbed safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high has dampened liquidity...A one

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Rich Asplund on 05/26/2026

Dollar Slips as US-Iran Peace Negotiations Progress

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.07%. The dollar is moving lower today amid signs that peace negotiations between the US and Iran are progressing, which is curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high has dampened...Puzzle made of m

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Rich Asplund on 05/22/2026

Dollar Erases Early Gains as US Consumer Sentiment Sinks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday gave up an early advance and finished little changed. The dollar was pressured on Friday after the University of Michigan’s May US consumer sentiment index was revised downward to a record low. Also, Friday’s rally in stocks curbed liquidity demand for the dolla

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Rich Asplund on 05/22/2026

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Hawkish Waller

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.15%, just below Thursday's 6-week high. The dollar is supported by hawkish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he supports a Fed rate increase if inflation doesn't soon slow. Gains in the dollar are limited by today's downward revision t

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Rich Asplund on 05/21/2026

Dollar Supported by Middle East Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 6-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.13%. Doubts over a US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Reuters reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said enriched uranium must stay in...Pul

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Rich Asplund on 05/21/2026

Dollar Gains as Crude Rallies and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 6-week high today and is up by +0.31%. Doubts over a US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz are boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Reuters reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said enriched uranium must stay in...Pile of mo

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Rich Asplund on 05/20/2026

Dollar Retreats on Iran Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 6-week high on Wednesday and finished down by -0.24%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Wednesday and moved lower after comments from President Trump that the US was in the “final stages” with Iran, which knocked crude oil prices down...Puzzle made of mone

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Rich Asplund on 05/20/2026

Dollar Erases Early Gains as Crude Prices Fall and Stocks Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 6-week high today and is down by -0.09%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and moved lower after crude oil prices fell by more than -2%, which lowered inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a...Money transfer Global Cur

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