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Dollar General Surges 10% After Q2 Profit Jumps 33.8% and Full-Year Outlook Raised
Dollar General shares rose as much as 10% Thursday after the discount retailer reported second-quarter net profit growth of 33.8% year over year, fueled by improved gross margins and sales gains across all product categories. The company raised its full-year 2026 comparable-sales forecast, signaling continued strength in value-oriented consumer spending as shoppers gravitate toward discount channels. Separately, the U.S. dollar logged its biggest gain in more than two weeks after PCE data supported the case for a Federal Reserve rate hike.
Currency traders are positioning aggressively for further dollar strength ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech on Friday, with roughly 57% of dollar options flows this week favoring gains, up from 43% the prior week. Relatively low FX volatility means a hawkish surprise from Warsh could trigger a sharp move in currency markets.
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- DeItaoneTRADERS BET ON A BIGGER DOLLAR REBOUND Currency traders are increasing bullish dollar hedges ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech Friday. About 57% of dollar options flows this week favor further gains, up from 43% last week. Markets are preparing for a potentially hawkish message, while relatively low volatility leaves room for a sharp FX move if Warsh surprises.
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