[MARKET UPDATE] DXY rises above its 200 DMA (98.52), next level to the upside the 5th May peak at 98.58; News flow light

The DXY's rise above its 200-day moving average suggests increasing bullish momentum for the dollar, with the next resistance point at the May peak of 98.58.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 May 2026, 09:09 UTCOn the live feed at 08:49 UTC — 19 more headlines followed before this page went public

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08:52

[MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude recovers off lows after taking a breather overnight, with US-Iran no closer to an agreement

08:50

French Finance Minister Lescure says there is no plan for a discussion on an oil stock release at the G7. Though, the topic may be brought up.

08:49

[MARKET UPDATE] DXY rises above its 200 DMA (98.52), next level to the upside the 5th May peak at 98.58; News flow light

08:48

[MARKET ANALYSIS] Sterling firms against EUR, weaker against Buck as Starmer appears on a firmer footing, risks remain into return of Parliament

08:44

Shanghai Futures Exchange adjusts price limit for AG2705 silver futures contract to 17%

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This upward movement could signal strengthening confidence in the USD amid light news flow, potentially influencing trader sentiment across related asset classes such as commodities and emerging market currencies.

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EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Equity indices, after we published−0.3%

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ENERGY/8 Sept · 05:23 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Brent Nov'26, after we published+1.0%

ENERGY/3 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

with Brent Nov, after we published−1.3%

EQUITIES/3 Sept · 04:54 UTC

North Korea stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to Yonhap.

Equity indices, after we published−3.3%

EQUITIES/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

ES, after we published−0.2%

ENERGY/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

- Brent (V6), after we published+1.2%

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