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British Pound on Downward Slope since Brexit Vote
Since the British Brexit referendum on June 23, 2016, the British pound (FXB) has been nervous.
Inside the US Dollar Index’s Mixed Response in 2017
The US dollar (UUP) (UDN) seemed to show mixed response to the Fed’s rate hike on March 15, as prices have reflected a downtrend so far in 2017.
What Does Jack Bogle Predict for US Real GDP?
In 4Q16, US (SPY) (QQQ) (IVV) (VFINX) real GDP grew at an annual rate of 1.9% compared to a 3.5% rise in 3Q16.
Euro Jumps to 5-Month High after French Exit Polls
On Sunday, after the announcement of the French Presidential election exit polls, the euro jumped a near five-month high against the US dollar.
Natural Gas Prices Are Impacted by the US Dollar
Between May 3 and May 10, 2017, natural gas (GASX) (FCG) (GASL) June futures rose 2%. The US dollar (UUP) (UDN) (USDU) rose 0.5% during that period.
The Rising Dollar: Is It Affecting Natural Gas Prices?
From November 9–16, 2016, natural gas December futures rose 2.8%. The US Dollar Index rose 1.8% during that period.
How Much the US Dollar Is Impacting Natural Gas Now
Between April 26 and May 3, 2017, natural gas June futures fell 1.3%. The US dollar rose 0.2% during that period.
Natural Gas: Is the US Dollar Crucial to Its Rise?
Between April 19 and April 26, 2017, natural gas (GASX) (FCG) (GASL) June futures fell 0.2%. The US dollar (UUP) (UDN) (USDU) fell 0.7% during that period.
Why Natural Gas Traders Need Not Worry about a Rate Hike
Between March 1 and March 8, 2017, natural gas (GASX)(UGAZ) (DGAZ) April futures rose 3.6%.
How Much Is China Really Devaluing Its Currency?
China had pegged its currency, the yuan, to the US dollar as it was a developing nation.
Recent Fall in the US Dollar: Crucial for Natural Gas?
Natural gas (GASX) (FCG) (GASL) July futures rose 0.5% on May 17–May 24, 2017. During this period, the US dollar (UUP) (UDN) (USDU) fell 0.3%.
Could the US Dollar Slump Be Short Lived?
The US dollar depreciated against its major trading-partner currencies after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 10 that US consumer prices grew 0.1% in April after falling 0.1% in March.
Could Rising Interest Rates Help the US Dollar?
Double dose of optimism for the US dollar The US dollar (UUP) was being written off before the beginning of September, as the Fed was expected to stay on hold and other major central banks were expected to start policy normalization. However, the Fed had a surprise in store for the market. The FOMC’s (Federal Open […]
Understanding the Ups and Downs of the US Dollar
The US dollar has been on a roller coaster ride over the last ten trading sessions. The US dollar (UUP) index hit a low of 90.99 on September 8.
Did the BOE and ECB Pressure the US Dollar This Week?
The currency markets are anticipating the June FOMC’s meeting minutes, which are expected to be hawkish.
Is Gold Providing An Investment Opportunity?
Gold generally shows a variety of movements during major events. Investors consider gold and the Japanese yen safe-haven assets during international turmoil.
Is Natural Gas Reacting to the US Dollar?
Between March 3, 2016–June 7, 2017, natural gas active futures rose 84.1% while the US dollar fell 0.8%.
Why Japan’s Q1 GDP Growth Surprised the Market
On May 18, 2017, Japan released its first preliminary estimates for 1Q17 GDP.
Is the US Dollar a Factor in Natural Gas’s Current Downturn?
The US dollar (UUP) (UDN) (USDU) fell 0.3% between May 24 and May 31, 2017.
Will the US Dollar’s Movement Affect Natural Gas?
Between April 5 and April 12, 2017, natural gas (GASX) (FCG) (GASL) May futures fell 2.4%.
US Dollar Could Impact Natural Gas Prices
Between March 22 and March 29, 2017, natural gas (GASX) (FCG) (GASL) May futures rose 5.4%. The US dollar rose 0.3% during that period.
How Oil Prices Might React to More Rate Hikes
US crude oil (DBO) (USL) (OIIL) futures contracts for May delivery fell 0.2% between March 14, 2017, and March 21, 2017.
US Dollar Index Fell despite the Fed’s Interest Rate Hike
On March 15, 2017, after the Fed announced the rate hike, the US Dollar Index experienced a sharp fall. It fell nearly 1% on the same day.
Rate Hike Could Impact Your Natural Gas Investments
The Fed hiked the benchmark interest rate on March 15, which could strengthen the dollar. However, natural gas could escape the impact of a stronger dollar.
Can Oil Prices Survive the Looming Fed Rate Hike?
US crude oil futures contracts for April delivery fell 10.2% between March 7, 2017, and March 14, 2017.
Are Natural Gas Prices Taking Cues from the US Dollar?
From February 22, 2017, to March 1, 2017, natural gas (UGAZ) (DGAZ) April futures rose 3.6%. The US dollar (UUP) (UDN) (USDU) rose 0.6% during that period.
Can Natural Gas Gain from a Drop in the Dollar?
From January 18, 2017, to January 25, 2017, natural gas (UGAZ) (DGAZ) March futures rose 1.6%. The US Dollar Index (UUP) (UDN) fell 0.9% during that period.
Is the US Dollar Steering Natural Gas Prices?
From January 11, 2017, to January 18, 2017, natural gas (UGAZ) (DGAZ) February futures rose 2.4%. The US Dollar Index fell 0.8% during that period.
US Dollar: Will It Impact Natural Gas Prices?
From January 4, 2017, to January 11, 2017, natural gas (UNG) (DGAZ) February futures fell 1.3%. The US Dollar Index fell 0.9% during that period.
Does the US Dollar Impact Natural Gas Prices?
In the past four trading sessions, natural gas futures and the US Dollar Index moved in opposite directions one out of four times.
Does the Rising Dollar Impact Natural Gas Prices?
From December 14 to December 21, 2016, natural gas (UNG) (DGAZ) January futures rose 0.1%. The US Dollar Index (UUP) (UDN) rose 1.2% during that period.
Will the Stronger Dollar Influence Natural Gas Prices?
From March 3 to December 14, the US Dollar Index and natural gas prices moved in opposite directions based on the closing prices in 108 trading sessions.
Is the Stronger US Dollar Impacting Natural Gas Prices?
From November 30 to December 7, 2016, natural gas (UNG) (DGAZ) January futures rose 7.5%. The US Dollar Index (UUP) (UDN) fell 1.3% during that period.
Trump’s Energy Policy and the Dollar-Natural Gas Relationship
Donald Trump’s energy policy could lead to higher production of natural gas. It could boost natural gas exports.
Natural Gas Bulls: Should You Watch Dollar Movements?
Between October 12 and October 19, 2016, natural gas November futures fell ~1.2%. The US Dollar Index was flat during this period.
How Did the Dollar’s Move Affect the Price of Gold?
Gold is valued in dollars. As a result, the stronger dollar, driven by the recovery of the US economy, is pushing the gold prices further down.
