[MARKET UPDATE] DXY at fresh lows and tests 100 to the downside (Friday's low at 99.95), whilst equity, crude, and fixed income futures remain stable

The DXY's fresh lows highlight a significant weakening of the dollar, particularly as it approaches a key psychological level at 100.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Apr 2026, 07:57 UTCOn the live feed at 07:37 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] DXY at fresh lows and tests 100 to the downside (Friday's low at 99.95), whilst equity, crude, and fixed income futures remain stable

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This depreciation may influence risk sentiment positively, keeping equity and crude futures stable in the short term, but watch for potential pressure on fixed income as the market reassesses rate expectations in response to dollar weakness.

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