Market News and Analysis Archive

Mar

Geopolitical De-escalation Efforts Ease Crude Supply Fe...

The USDX saw a significant decline of -1.05% on Thursday, trading near the 100.10 level. This followed a period of strength where the index had gained 0.75% in the previous session...

20/03/2026 - 09:00 UTC

Mar

Gold Tumbles as Hawkish Fed Dampens Safe-Haven Appeal

The USDX rose 0.76% on Wednesday, reclaiming the 100.10 level following a hawkish hold from the Federal Reserve. While the central bank kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%...

19/03/2026 - 07:52 UTC

Mar

Tech Stocks Rally on AI Optimism as Fed Meeting Looms

The dollar index (USDX) fell 0.26% on Tuesday as it consolidated near the 99.60 level, with traders largely moving to the sidelines ahead of today’s high-stakes Federal Reserve int...

18/03/2026 - 07:44 UTC

Things happening March, 18th, 2026: Futures Rise

Things happening today: Futures Rise U.S. 🇺🇸 and European 🇪🇺 equity futures are trading higher, despite ongoing regional tensions showing no signs of easing. The positive momen...

18/03/2026 - 07:05 UTC

Mar

Nvidia Boosts Tech Sector, Fed Policy In Focus

The USDX showed signs of cooling, retreating -0.5% on Monday as it settled around the 100.00 psychological mark. While the index recently hit its highest levels since mid-2025, the...

17/03/2026 - 08:29 UTC

Mar

Weekly Preview: US Core PPI, FOMC, BoJ and BoE policy d...

In the past week, the USDX climbed 1.25%, maintaining its position above the 100.00 threshold even as it retreated from a nearly ten-month high of 100.54. The Greenback experienced...

16/03/2026 - 07:50 UTC

Mar

Dollar Steadies Near 2026 Highs Ahead of Key Inflation ...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) exhibited notable strength on Thursday, March 12, 2026, climbing 0.5% to reach its highest level since late 2025. This upward momentum was largely fueled...

13/03/2026 - 08:19 UTC

Mar

Markets Brace for US CPI Data as WTI Oil Prices Retreat

The USDX rose 0.18% on Tuesday, trading near the 98.90 level as persistent geopolitical uncertainty continues to underpin the Greenback. While a cooling in energy prices has offere...

11/03/2026 - 08:25 UTC

Mar

Tech Stocks Recover While Investors Await Key Inflation...

The USDX fell 0.82% on Monday, retreating from a 15-week high near 99.70 as markets positioned for a heavy cluster of economic data. While the Greenback had gapped higher at the op...

10/03/2026 - 08:26 UTC

Mar

US Inflation in Focus: CPI and Core PCE Reports This We...

The USDX climbed 1.38% last week, reaching its highest level since late 2025 as the Middle East conflict entered its second week. While the Greenback saw minor intraday fluctuation...

09/03/2026 - 08:11 UTC

Mar

NFP Data to Reveal Labor Strength Under War-Led Inflati...

The USDX climbed 0.27% on Thursday, maintaining its resilience near the 99.00 level. While the Greenback saw some minor fluctuations, it ultimately gained ground as intensifying Mi...

06/03/2026 - 08:07 UTC

Mar

USDX Gains on Mideast War as Wall Street Buys Tech Dip

The dollar index (USDX) climbed 0.49% on Monday, with the index steadying near 98.50 during Tuesday’s Asian hours. The Greenback continues to benefit from intense safe-haven demand...

03/03/2026 - 08:00 UTC

Feb

Dollar and Oil Steady as Iran Nuclear Talks Show Progre...

The USDX moved 0.13% higher on Thursday, finding support from safe-haven demand despite persistent uncertainty regarding U.S. trade policy. While the Greenback faces headwinds from...

27/02/2026 - 08:29 UTC

Feb

Nvidia Lifts Tech as Asian Markets Hit Record Highs

The USDX moved 0.25% lower on Wednesday, as the Greenback faces ongoing pressure from uncertainty surrounding the White House’s trade and economic strategies. This decline was furt...

26/02/2026 - 08:28 UTC

Feb

AMD-Meta Deal Shifts AI Focus ahead of Nvidia Earnings

The US Dollar Index (USDX) saw a modest recovery on Tuesday, climbing 0.17% to trade near the 98.00 threshold. Despite this slight uptick, the greenback continues to face pressure ...

25/02/2026 - 07:28 UTC

Feb

In the week ahead: U.S. Core PPI, NVIDIA Earnings, Trum...

The dollar index (USDX) has advanced approximately 0.96% over the past week, currently trading near the 97.80 level during Tuesday’s Asian session. Despite this recovery, the Green...

24/02/2026 - 08:18 UTC

Feb

US-Iran Tensions Hit 10-Day Deadline; USDX Rises Ahead ...

The USDX is trading around 1.25% higher for this week, marking a notable recovery as the market prepares for a high-stakes data release at 13:30 GMT. The Greenback's upward momentu...

20/02/2026 - 08:31 UTC

Feb

Gold and WTI Gain on US-Iran Conflict Readiness

The USDX is consolidating its recent gains near the 97.70 level during Thursday's Asian session, maintaining its bullish potential after rallying to a one-week high. This period of...

19/02/2026 - 08:40 UTC

Feb

Nvidia Gains on Meta Deal Amid Fragile US Tech Recovery

The dollar index (USDX) ticked slightly higher toward the 97.20 level during Wednesday's early European session as the market entered a countdown toward the release of the FOMC min...

18/02/2026 - 08:23 UTC

Feb

AI Jitters Hit Tech Giants Ahead of Critical PCE Inflat...

Major currency pairs experienced limited volatility on Monday as U.S. markets remained closed for the Presidents' Day holiday. Despite the low trading volume, the USDX managed to m...

17/02/2026 - 08:10 UTC

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Geopolitical De-escalation Efforts Ease Crude Supply Fe...

Gold Tumbles as Hawkish Fed Dampens Safe-Haven Appeal

Tech Stocks Rally on AI Optimism as Fed Meeting Looms

Things happening March, 18th, 2026: Futures Rise

Nvidia Boosts Tech Sector, Fed Policy In Focus

Weekly Preview: US Core PPI, FOMC, BoJ and BoE policy d...

Dollar Steadies Near 2026 Highs Ahead of Key Inflation ...

Markets Brace for US CPI Data as WTI Oil Prices Retreat

Tech Stocks Recover While Investors Await Key Inflation...

US Inflation in Focus: CPI and Core PCE Reports This We...

NFP Data to Reveal Labor Strength Under War-Led Inflati...

USDX Gains on Mideast War as Wall Street Buys Tech Dip

Dollar and Oil Steady as Iran Nuclear Talks Show Progre...

Nvidia Lifts Tech as Asian Markets Hit Record Highs

AMD-Meta Deal Shifts AI Focus ahead of Nvidia Earnings

In the week ahead: U.S. Core PPI, NVIDIA Earnings, Trum...

US-Iran Tensions Hit 10-Day Deadline; USDX Rises Ahead ...

Gold and WTI Gain on US-Iran Conflict Readiness

Nvidia Gains on Meta Deal Amid Fragile US Tech Recovery

AI Jitters Hit Tech Giants Ahead of Critical PCE Inflat...

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