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Dollar Index hits an 18-month high as the energy ceasefire fails
US President Trump said on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop striking each other's energy sites, and Brent fell below $103 a barrel when markets reopened.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Daily chart favours bulls despite mixed momentum signals
USD/CHF starts the week on a positive note, snapping a two-day losing streak as broad US Dollar (USD) strength and a wide interest rate differential between the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB) keep the Swiss Franc (CHF) under persistent selling pressure.
US Dollar: Geopolitics support extends gains – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes that the Dollar stays well supported as markets focus on solid US growth, above-target inflation and expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. A potentially strong US September CPI is seen keeping rate expectations elevated. Turner highlights DXY consolidation above 102 as bullish and prefers a move towards 102.85 this week, with geopolitics offering additional support.
Canadian Dollar struggles as Fed and BoC policy outlooks diverge
USD/CAD trims part of its earlier decline on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) regains ground after opening the week lower. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) struggles to attract buyers as differing monetary policy expectations for the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Canada (BoC) favour the Greenback.
US Dollar: Consolidation at higher levels before CPI – MUFG
MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes the Dollar index is holding just above 102.00 as softer US data and cautious Federal Reserve (Fed) communication have reduced expectations for immediate rate hikes. Markets now price only modest tightening this month.
Dow Jones futures gain despite market caution due to Riyadh airport strikes
Dow Jones futures advance by 0.21% to trade near 52,030 during European hours on Monday. S&P 500 futures gain 0.25% to around 7,880, while Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.15% to near 31,150.
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Turns sideways after hitting fresh yearly highs near 102.50
The US Dollar (USD) trades subduedly at the start of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) week. In the European trade, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades almost flat at around 102.22.
United States Dollar Index drifts lower amid softer bond yields; bullish bias intact
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, attracts fresh sellers at the start of a new week, sliding back closer to the 102.00 mark during the Asian session.
Dollar Index stalls under its high as the Fed's hawks repeat themselves
Four sessions after its highest level since April 2025, the Dollar Index hasn't got back to it. The index trades near 102.25 and has made a lower high in each session since Wednesday.
US President Trump says Putin agrees to supply millions of tons of diesel
On Friday, US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who agreed to immediately supply over 300K tons of diesel fuel to the US and the global market, add 500K tons for November, and deliver 1 million tons “immediately thereafter.”
Japanese Yen struggles as wide US-Japan yield gap weighs
USD/JPY trades with a positive bias on Friday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) underperforms across the board following a sharp decline in Japanese government bond yields.
Euro struggles as French fiscal concerns and firm US Dollar dominate
EUR/USD reverses earlier gains on Friday and remains on track for a fifth consecutive weekly decline as the US Dollar (USD) rebounds from the previous day’s pullback. Concerns over France’s fiscal outlook also continue to weigh on sentiment toward the Euro (EUR).
Canadian Dollar underperforms after Canada sheds 68.3K jobs in September
USD/CAD climbs on Friday as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens sharply following a disappointing domestic employment report. A firm US Dollar (USD) provides additional support to the pair. At the time of writing, USD/CAD trades around 1.4276, at levels last seen in April 2025.