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DXY drops to lows near 95.00

FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The US Dollar Index, which gauges the greenback vs. its main competitors, is shedding part of the recent gains and returning to the 95.00 region.

DXY weaker on risk sentiment

The greenback is now accelerating its downside in response to an abrupt re-emergence of the risk-on sentiment in Euroland with UK data came in above expectations and flash PMIs in the euro area coming in lower.

The dollar remained within the recent range following the neutral tone from the FOMC minutes on Wednesday, with a June lift-off still on the table albeit quite unlikely according to the Committee.

DXY relevant levels

The index is now retreating 0.34% at 95.12 with the immediate support at 94.08 (low May 19) ahead of 93.27 (low May 18) and then 93.17 (low May 14). On the upside, a break above 95.83 (high May 20) would aim for 96.18 (high Apr. 29) and finally 96.93 (high Apr.28).

UK gilt yields recover losses

The yields on the short duration and long duration gilts in the UK recovered part of their losses after the strong retail sales data.
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EUR/USD keeps gains circa 1.1150

The shared trimmed gains, albeit the bid tone remains intact against the American dollar, with EUR/USD keeping the range around 1.1150 levels. The major keeps gains largely on the back of extended post-FOMC minutes US dollar weakness across the board while above estimates EZ manufacturing PMI continues to underpin.
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