Yield Finance USD Price & Performance (YIELDXUSD)

The dollar index rose by 0.19%, bolstered by increasing U.S. Treasury yields and remarks from Chicago Fed President Goolsbee, who signaled a delay in rate cuts due to economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, weaker UK inflation data contributed to a decline in the British pound, further supporting the dollar.12

Bearish sentiment among U.S. retail investors hit 59.2%, surpassing historical averages and marking three consecutive weeks at this elevated level. This coincides with the S&P 500 entering correction territory, driven by recession fears and trade tensions, including recently announced tariffs.34

The Indian rupee posted its strongest weekly performance in two years, rising by 1% to 85.5 against the dollar. This was fueled by foreign inflows and short position unwinding. Concurrently, Indian bond yields fell, driven by robust demand and dovish central bank policies.56