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Wed, Feb 25th, 2026

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Wed, Feb 25th, 2026
Dollar Supported by a Weak Yen and Strength in US Consumer Confidence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.16%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday amid weakness in the yen, which fell to a 2-week low against the dollar. Also, Tuesday's better-than-expected US...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)
Dollar Rises on Yen Weakness and Solid US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23%. The dollar is climbing today on weakness in the yen, which fell to a 2-week low against the dollar. Also, today's better-than-expected US economic news...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)
Dollar Weakens and Gold Surges on US Trade Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.10%. The dollar is under pressure today on concern that foreign investors may shy away from dollar assets after President Trump signed an executive order...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)
Dollar Retreats and Gold Soars on Concern Over US Trade Policies

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.25%. The dollar is under pressure today on concern that foreign investors may shy away from dollar assets after President Trump late last Friday signed an...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)
How Did Markets Open the Week?

A lot happened that was expected to (US Supreme Court decision and reaction from the White House), and didn't happen that was expected to (military action) since last Friday's close.

Dollar Weakens as SCOTUS Rebuffs President Trump’s Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 4-week high on Friday and finished down by -0.13%. Weaker-than-expected US economic news knocked the dollar lower on Friday. US Q4 GDP, the Feb S&P manufacturing...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)
Dollar Retreats as Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump's Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 4-week high today and is down by -0.25%. Weaker-than-expected US economic news knocked the dollar lower today. US Q4 GDP, the Feb S&P manufacturing PMI, and the...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)
Strong US Economic News Boosts the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 3.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.19%. Stronger-than-expected US economic news on Thursday boosted the dollar, as weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-week...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)
Dollar Supported by US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 3.5-week high today and is up by +0.20%. Stronger-than-expected US economic news is boosting the dollar, as weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-week low, and the Feb...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)
Dollar Rallies on US Economic Strength and Hawkish FOMC Minutes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high on Wednesday and finished up by +0.57%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday and found support on better-than-expected US economic reports on Dec capital...

DXY00 : 97.769 (-0.08%)
GCJ26 : 5,212.4 (+0.70%)
SIH26 : 90.815 (+3.78%)
^USDJPY : 156.173 (+0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.17945 (+0.19%)

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