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US Dollar: Hawkish Fed expectations underpin strength â OCBC
OCBCâs Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that higher Oil prices and renewed US-Iran tensions have pushed global bond yields higher and strengthened the US Dollar, with markets fully pricing a 25bp Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike by October.
Fed's Williams: Recent data have been encouraging on inflation
In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, New York Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank President John Williams said that tariffs and the Middle East war are big drivers of inflation over target, per Reuters.
US Dollar: Fed expectations support gains â BBH
Brown Brothers Harrimanâs (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is supported by widening US-G6 yield spreads and resilient US data, which keep Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike expectations alive in the near term.
United States Dollar Index rises to near 99.85 ahead of US ADP Employment data
The US Dollar (USD) reflects strength against its currency peers on Wednesday as United States bond yields surge further due to rising oil prices and hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations.
Dow Jones futures steady amid bond selloff, rising geopolitical tensions
Dow Jones futures inch higher by 0.05% to trade near 52,850 during European hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures decline by 0.4%, to trade around 7,640, while Nasdaq 100 futures lose 0.19% to trade around 29,070.
Breaking: United States private sector employment rises by 38K in August vs. 47K expected
Employment in the United States' (US) private sector increased by 38K in August, the Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported on Wednesday. This print followed the 46K increase (revised from 44K) recorded in July and came in below the market expectation of 47K.
US Dollar: Fed story supports renewed strength â ING
INGâs Chris Turner notes the Dollar is holding gains after Kevin Warshâs hawkish comments and a renewed spike in energy prices, with markets now expecting a Federal Reserve rate hike in September.
US Dollar: August inflation key to September Fed decision - Commerzbank
Antje Praefcke at Commerzbank highlights that markets now price nearly a 70% chance of a September Fed hike after Chair Kevin Warshâs hawkish speech, but stresses upcoming US inflation data will be decisive.
US Dollar Index gains as US-Iran tensions escalate, Treasury yields rise
The US Dollar Index (DXY) edges higher on Tuesday, reversing all of the previous dayâs losses as hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations and rising US Treasury yields provide a strong tailwind.
US President Trump says US striking Iranian targets near Hormuz
US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account on Tuesday that the US is striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Iranâs "failed attempt" to add sea mines in the Strait, which currently âhas no mines.â
Forex Today: Enter the US labour market
The US Dollar (USD) has managed to leave behind the negative start to the week and regained balance on Tuesday. The recovery has come on the back of a generalised recovery in US Treasury yields and ongoing tensions in the geopolitical landscape.
Dow Jones Industrial Average finds no bid under confirmed strikes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) trades near 52,750, roughly 450 points and 0.85% lower, at fresh session lows made after Central Command confirmed that American forces had begun striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets inside Iran.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent backs Yen support, urges BoJ clarity
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that he emphasized the importance of sound formulation and communication of monetary policy to anchor inflation expectations in a meeting with Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda.