Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising T-note Yields and Stronger Economic Data

The U.S. dollar rose by 0.17% as better-than-expected economic data, including lower jobless claims and a strong Philadelphia Fed survey, pushed T-note yields higher. Hawkish comments from New York Fed President John Williams also supported the dollar, despite easing geopolitical tensions and a record high in the S&P 500.

By Rich Asplund Thu, April 16, 2026 at 10:37 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising T-note Yields and Stronger Economic Data

Topics: Dollar Index Federal Reserve Policy Geopolitical Events T-note Yields US Economic Data

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