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United States Dollar Index holds above 102, remains supported by firm bond yields
The US Dollar (USD) trades broadly firm against its major currency peers as United States (US) bond yields remain higher due to persistent inflation fears.
Japanese Yen weakens as wide yield gap supports US Dollar
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday as the wide yield differential continues to favour the Greenback, while broader structural headwinds weigh on the Japanese currency. At the time of writing, USD/JPY trades around 158.10, up 0.17% on the day.
Forex Today: PMIs in Europe and Fedspeak will do the rounds
The US Dollar (USD) has picked up extra pace on Monday, reaching fresh tops on the back of persistent safe-haven demand, while fiscal concerns in Europe continued to weigh on the broader risk complex.
Dollar Index hits an 18-month high on French debt fears
France's government owes close to 120% of what its economy produces in a year. The gap between what France and Germany pay to borrow for 10 years reached about 1.5 percentage points on Friday, the widest since 2011.
Canadian Dollar attracts fresh buying after touching multi-month low
USD/CAD reverses its earlier gains on Monday as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) outperforms its major peers, while the US Dollar (USD) consolidates after mixed US business activity data.
US Dollar: Upside risks persist as data watched – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad notes the Dollar rallied broadly last week as DXY hit new cyclical highs alongside widening US-G6 rate differentials and a deepening global bond selloff.
Why is the US Dollar rising despite October Fed hike odds fading?
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is testing fresh yearly highs near the 102.50 zone, powered by independent Euro (EUR) weakness and relative resilience in the Federal Reserve's (Fed) rate path.
US Dollar: Volatility-driven support into year-end – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the US Dollar (USD) has started Q4 2026 on a firm footing, supported by resilient United States (US) growth and hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) risks.
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Retreats from nearly 18-month highs around 102.50
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining ground after registering losses in the previous trading day and hovering around 102.20 after pulling back from nearly 18-month highs during the European hours on Monday.
US Dollar: Holds gains as Fed pricing stays firm – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes the US Dollar (USD) remains supported as investors focus on French fiscal risks and repricing of European Central Bank (ECB) tightening versus a more resilient Fed path.
Dow Jones futures slip as Middle East tensions offset Fed rate cut hopes
Dow Jones futures inch lower by 0.07% to trade near 51,440 during European hours on Monday. S&P 500 futures decline by 0.09% to trade around 7,770, while Nasdaq 100 futures remain steady near 31,070.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Kiwi remains under pressure at YTD lows sub-0.5600
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extends its decline as the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) maintains its bullish tone, with investors wary of risk, amid the worsening bond market turmoil.
US Dollar Index (DXY) clings to gains near 102.30, April 2025 high amid geopolitical risks
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, catches aggressive bids following Friday's dismal US jobs data-led downtick and jumps to a fresh high since April 2025 at the start of a new week.