The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index
U.S. Stocks Sink Most Since May, Treasuries Slide: Markets Wrap
published Jun 27th 2017, 4:06 pm, by Jeremy Herron and Dani Burger (Bloomberg) —U.S. equities fell the most in six weeks and a measure of market volatility spiked higher as investors grew uneasy amid a global cyberattack and a fresh setback to the Republican agenda in Washington. Treasuries plunged as
U.S. Stocks Drop on Brent Bear Slump, Gold Rises: Markets Wrap
published Jun 21st 2017, 3:27 pm, by Jeremy Herron (Bloomberg) —Most U.S. stocks fell as oil’s worsening slump weighed on energy and industrial shares, overshadowing fresh rallies in high flying technology and biotech companies. Brent crude slid beneath $45 a barrel to join West Texas Intermediate in a bear market
Asian Stocks Slip Amid Cautious Tone as Yen Gains: Markets Wrap
published Jun 5th 2017, 8:52 pm, by Adam Haigh (Bloomberg) —Equity markets in Asia fell as the yen strengthened, with investors opting for a note of caution following a seven-week surge for global stocks. Gold rose and oil extended declines. Japanese shares dropped while the yen rose to the highest level
Dollar, U.S. Futures Pare Gains as Trump Speaks: Markets Wrap
published Feb 28th 2017, 8:43 pm, by Adam Haigh and Livia Yap (Bloomberg) — The dollar pared gains with U.S. stock futures as investors searched for new details of Donald Trump’s economic strategy during his speech to Congress. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index pulled back from a 0.4 percent gain,
Dollar Drops, Gold Gains as U.S. Stocks End Lower: Markets Wrap
published Jan 31st 2017, 3:03 pm, by Jeremy Herron (Bloomberg) —The dollar extended its worst month since March as the Trump administration reiterated its preference for a weaker American currency. Stocks capped a fourth loss as an afternoon comeback fell short, while gold and Treasuries gained on haven bids. The
Dollar Advances to 14-Year High as U.S. Data Spur Confidence
published Jan 3rd 2017, 2:55 pm, by Lananh Nguyen (Bloomberg) —The dollar surged to a 14-year high as stronger data in the world’s largest economy boosted the appeal of bullish bets to start the new year. The greenback climbed, and later pared gains, after a report showed American manufacturing expanded
Asian Futures Signal Stock Retreat as Trump Trade Loses Momentum
published Dec 1st 2016, 5:45 pm, by Emma O’Brien and Choong En Han (Bloomberg) — The Trump rally is running out of steam as fresh concerns over the U.S. outlook and stability in Europe weigh on the dollar and global equities. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index is headed for its
Dollar Climbs Before Data Seen Showing Housing Sector Resilient
published Jul 19th 2016, 6:21 am, by Anchalee Worrachate and Kevin Buckland (Bloomberg) —The dollar advanced before an economic report on Tuesday that analysts forecast will show resilience in the U.S. housing sector. Bloomberg’s Dollar Spot Index rose for a third day. Economic data this week are forecast to show
Oil Halts Advance Near $49 a Barrel Before U.S. Stockpile Data
published Jun 20th 2016, 7:13 pm, by Ben Sharples (Bloomberg) — Oil halted its advance near $49 a barrel before weekly U.S. government stockpile and production data. Futures slid as much as 0.6 percent in New York, trimming a 6.8 percent two-day gain. Inventories probably fell by 1.5 million barrels
Dollar Suffers Worst Day in 7 Years as Traders Face Fed Reality
©2016 Bloomberg News O1ZSAS6KLVRD (Bloomberg) — The dollar plunged by the most since the Federal Reserve announced the start of its Treasury bond-buying program seven years ago, as signs of a slowing U.S. economy helped derail bets on diverging policies between global central banks. The U.S. currency sank at least