Dollar Slightly Lower Amid Declining T-Note Yields
The U.S. dollar index (DX-Y.NYB) fell slightly on Thursday, down by -0.03%, after reaching a new 1.5-month high earlier in the day. The decline was driven by lower Treasury note yields and strong stock market performance that reduced demand for dollar liquidity. Despite these losses, support remained due to unexpectedly low U.S. jobless claims signaling strength in the labor market. The euro gained ground against the dollar after recovering from a 1.5-month low, aided by weaker crude oil prices which benefit Europe's energy-dependent economy. However, gains were limited following a downward revision of Eurozone inflation data. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened due to lower U.S. Treasury yields and expectations that Japan’s central bank will raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting. Markets are currently pricing in over 50% chances for rate hikes by both the Federal Reserve (October) and European Central Bank (late October). In addition, a coordinated intervention between the U.S. and Japan to support the yen is influencing market sentiment.
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