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Forex Today: US Dollar rises as strong labor data and Middle East tensions lift Oil
Here is what you need to know for Friday, July 24:
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bulls struggle below the 50-day SMA
AUD/USD edges lower on Thursday as a stronger US Dollar (USD) outweighs support from stronger-than-expected Australian employment data. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.6966, down 0.45% on the day.
Dow Jones Industrial Average sells the war without an earnings alibi
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades around 600 points lower on Thursday, down 1.1% near 51,600 in a session whose high sits within a handful of points of the opening print.
US President Trump: âI'm considering a massive attack greater than anything beforeâ
US President Donald Trump said he is close to deciding whether to launch a new military operation against Iran, according to Israelâs N12. Trump said he is âconsidering a massive attack greater than anything before,â adding that Israel would join the operation âwithin two minutesâ if requested.
US Dollar Index: Upside risks persist as yields climb â BBH
Brown Brothers Harrimanâs Elias Haddad notes that the US Dollar is holding on to most of its weekly gains as US Treasury yields remain elevated.
Dow Jones futures decline on Middle East tensions, massive AI investment concerns
Dow Jones futures lose 0.56% to trade around 52,160 during European trading hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.54% and 0.74%, trading near 7,500 and 28,960, respectively.
US Dollar Index Price Forecast:Â Weakens to near 101.00, but retains bullish tone above 100-day SMA
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 101.00 in the early European trading hours on Thursday. The DXY weakens amid improved risk sentiment.
United States Dollar Index holds losses around 101.00 despite increasing risk aversion
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground for the second consecutive day, trading around 101.00 during the Asian session on Thursday.
Forex Today: US Dollar softens as oil and gold rally, ECB decision and Australian jobs loom
The US Dollar trades slightly lower on Wednesday as markets remain cautious amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The US Dollar Index (DXY) slips toward 101.10, helping the Euro recover modestly, while most other major currency pairs remain relatively stable.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallies as escalation gets a price list
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) trades near 52,400 on Wednesday, up around 200 points and on track for a second consecutive daily gain, while the S&P 500 hugs the flatline and the NASDAQ Composite slips into the red.
US Dollar: Range-bound gains and episodic strength â TD Securities
TD Securities strategists expect modest US Dollar (USD) strength in Q3 2026 as positioning has room to rebuild.
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Bullish bias intact above 101.00
The US Dollar Index (DXY) shows moderate losses on Wednesday but has retraced most of the decline seen during the Asian trading session.
US Dollar: Trade tariffs to reshape FX volatility â MUFG
Derek Halpenny at MUFG explains that US trade tariff uncertainty is set to re-emerge as Section 122 measures expire and are replaced by more targeted Section 301 actions.