The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday rose by +0.02%.  The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and finished little changed.  Friday's rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar.  The dollar was also under pressure amid expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at next week's FOMC meeting.  The dollar recovered its losses after the University of Michigan's US Dec consumer sentiment index increased more than expected.  Also, higher T-note yields on Friday were bullish for the dolla ...

Core Viewpoint - The dollar showed mixed performance against major currencies, remaining flat against the euro and yen while declining against the Swiss franc, indicating a cautious approach from investors in a risk-averse environment [1] Currency Performance - The dollar was flat against the euro and yen, suggesting stability in these currency pairs [1] - The dollar experienced a decline against the Swiss franc, highlighting a shift in investor sentiment towards safer assets [1] - Overall, the dollar's slight recovery indicates a temporary avoidance of risk by investors [1]

Group 1 - The dollar index (DXY) has recovered from a 1.5-month low, increasing by +0.08% due to higher T-note yields strengthening interest rate differentials and prompting short covering in the dollar [1] - Preliminary benchmark payroll revisions indicated a loss of -911,000 jobs in the US through March 2025, which is a wider loss than the expected -700,000, signaling a weaker labor market [3] - The markets are now pricing in a 10% chance of a 50 basis point rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting on September 16-17, a significant shift from previous expectations of zero chance [4] Group 2 - The euro (EUR/USD) fell by -0.21% from a 1.5-month high due to the dollar's rebound, compounded by a significant decline in French manufacturing production [5] - French manufacturing production for July decreased by -1.7% month-over-month, which was worse than the expected decline of -1.2% and marked the largest drop in 14 months [6]