US Dollar Index News: Will Key US Indicators Undermine DXY’s Bullish Streak?
Dollar’s Swaying Fortunes
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is showing a mixed bag of performance. Although up by 1.4% this month, it has lost 0.8% over the week. Hopes of persistent high-interest rates had previously fueled the dollar, but signs of decelerating U.S. spending and hiring are tapering this week’s gains.
Influencing Economic Indicators
Key indicators await, poised to sway the dollar further. U.S. personal consumption data and core PCE, the Federal Reserve’s primary inflation gauge, are slated for later today. Moreover, a downward revision of U.S. second-quarter growth from 2.4% to 2.1% by the Commerce Department on Wednesday could be a harbinger. On the labor market front, data such as job openings and private payrolls suggest that things may be cooling down.
Euro and ECB Uncertainty
The euro, at $1.0872, retreated by 0.5% today despite being up nearly 1% for the week. German policymaker Isabel Schnabel’s guarded comments have sparked uncertainty over a potential European Central Bank rate hike in September. Her cautious tone has led to traders pricing in a 60% chance of rates staying the same next month.
Sterling and Yen: Subdued Performances
The British pound softened to $1.2700, trailing the euro’s modest gains and setting the stage for a monthly fall against the dollar. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen, down 2.4% against the dollar this month, has stabilized around 146 yen per dollar amid mixed economic indicators and cautious governmental intervention.
Short-Term Forecast: Cautiously Bullish
While the dollar has shown robust performance fueled by high-interest rate hopes, the mixed economic data calls for cautious optimism. The indecisiveness in the European and Japanese markets further consolidates the dollar’s comparatively bullish short-term outlook.