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A report released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed a substantial deterioration in U.S. consumer sentiment in the month of May. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index plunged to 67.4 in May from 77.2 in April. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 76.0.

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by much more than expected in the week ended May 4th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims climbed to 231,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's revised level of 209,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to inch up to 210,000.

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by much more than expected in the week ended May 4th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday.

The Commerce Department released a report on Wednesday showing a pullback by U.S. wholesale inventories in the month of March. The report said wholesale inventories fell by 0.4 percent in March after rising by 0.2 percent in February. The decrease by wholesale inventories matched economist estimates.

Recent developments, including a more dovish tone from the Federal Reserve, softer US survey data, and below-expectation payrolls, prompted significant adjustments in US rates and the USD. The initial anticipation of potential rate hikes shifted as market sentiment turned towards a more cautious outlook, leading to a re-evaluation of USD positions. While USDJPY intervention played a role, it was p

The Australian Dollar (AUD/USD) dipped to 0.6600 from 0.6620 after the RBA kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%. While the move was widely expected, a firmer Greenback weighed on the Aussie Battler.

The Dollar Index, which gauges the value of the Greenback against a basket of 6 major currencies, climbed to 105.77 from 105.57 after the US PCE report showed price pressures remain elevated.

The Dollar Index, a popular gauge of the Greenback’s value against a basket of 6 major currencies, steadied to close at 106.11 (106.15 Friday).