Dollar Falls on the Weaker-Than-Expected US Payroll Report

Written on 03/06/2026
Rich Asplund

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.20%. The dollar is under pressure today from a weaker-than-expected US Feb payroll report. Also, a decline in US Jan retail sales added to negative sentiment toward the dollar. Losses in the dollar are limited as a slump in equity markets...A one dollar bill floating in water by Wirestock via iStock