Dollar is Slightly Higher as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

Written on 02/13/2026
Rich Asplund

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.04%. The weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. However, gains in the dollar are limited after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed will be able to resume cutting interest...Puzzle of money by TPopova via iStock