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5 Aug 2026

USD losing ground, Hormuz crucial in potential peacemaking

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mostly unfavorable ranges as reports of a potential deal to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz is renewing appetite for risk and aiding all its peers.

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4 Aug 2026

USD down, stocks rising, Yen hits pause

The U.S. Dollar is tumbling a bit this morning as markets rise based on risk-appetite while everyone awaits clarity on the potential for a peace deal to end the Middle East crisis.

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3 Aug 2026

Buck trading tightly, FX interventions may become a thing

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mostly tight ranges with markets digesting a weekend of shifting narrative when it comes to the armed conflict in the Persian Gulf as well as FX intervention from the Bank of Japan.

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31 Jul 2026

Dollar recovers as markets face major volatility

The U.S. Dollar is back to trading in favorable ranges after a rapid loss of value throughout yesterday’s session following a bit of confusion regarding the Fed’s messaging combined with low growth.

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30 Jul 2026

Buck down, Fed jitters hit markets

The U.S. Dollar is trading at its weakest overall level in two weeks, per the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, after dropping by over half a percent following the Fed’s monetary policy decision and press conference.

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29 Jul 2026

U.S. Dollar quiet as curiosity over Fed builds

The U.S. Dollar is trading in tight ranges across the board ahead of today’s Federal Reserve monetary policy decision and post-press conference.

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28 Jul 2026

Buck steady ahead of Fed and central bank meetings

The U.S. dollar is trading in mostly familiar ranges as markets balance lower oil prices and firmer Treasuries against renewed volatility across global technology shares.

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27 Jul 2026

U.S. Dollar mixed ahead of busy central bank week

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mostly familiar ranges, with most peers performing slightly better as markets take into account easing Middle East tensions.

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24 Jul 2026

G-10 and others return to gains post-USD rally

The U.S. Dollar is currently in retreat after having had a solid performance during yesterday’s trading session, which brought it to its highest overall level since the start of July, per the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index.

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23 Jul 2026

Dollar Under Pressure Amid Increasing Escalations

The U.S. Dollar is under modest pressure after the United States and Iran launched strikes against each other for the 12th consecutive day.

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22 Jul 2026

Dollar Mixed as Diplomacy Falters

The U.S. Dollar continues to trade in mixed ranges as the United States and Iran traded blows overnight for the 11th consecutive day.

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1 Jul 2026

July starts with stronger USD, attention on Sintra

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mostly favorable ranges as July begins with some caution, with traders and investors closely monitoring central bank commentary in Portugal and Kevin Warsh’s first international meeting as Fed chair.

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30 Jun 2026

Buck regains, Stocks flourish, Yen 40-year low

The U.S. Dollar is back to trading in mostly favorable ranges as the first half of the year comes to an end.

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29 Jun 2026

Buck slides as Majors, EM FX, look to recover

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mostly weaker ranges to start the week after sessions that saw it rally and reach its strongest overall value since May 2025, per the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index.

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25 Jun 2026

Dollar Up Ahead of PCE Data

The U.S. Dollar is up against its peers as Traders prepare for a slew of economic data.

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24 Jun 2026

Dollar Extends Gains for Third Day

The U.S. Dollar is up against major peers for a third consecutive day of gains, reaching its highest level since November.

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22 Jun 2026

Dollar Mixed on Iran Progress

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mixed ranges as ‘major progress’ in negotiations for a final deal between the U.S. and Iran is capping upside from the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tilt last week.

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22 Jun 2026

Dollar Up as Traders Shed Risk

The U.S. Dollar is up against the majority of G10 peers as Traders take a risk-off stance.

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18 Jun 2026

Buck rises to best value since March post-Fed

The U.S. dollar is trading at its strongest overall level since the end of March, according to the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, following a “hawkish” Federal Reserve policy announcement.

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17 Jun 2026

U.S. Dollar tight ahead of 2PM FOMC presser

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mostly familiar ranges across the board ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement and press conference, which will be the first one presided by incoming chairman Kevin Warsh.

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16 Jun 2026

Buck in tight ranges, Fed tomorrow, Deal signing Friday

The U.S. Dollar is trading in tight ranges as markets stay cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision announcement tomorrow and the signing of a peace deal on Friday.

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12 Jun 2026

Dollar Up on Deal Optimism

The U.S. Dollar is trading in positive ranges against its major peers following a report that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating an agreement to end the nearly four-month conflict.

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12 Jun 2026

Dollar falls as Middle East tensions ease with deal

The U.S. Dollar is starting off the week in weaker ranges across the board after reports that the United States and Iran agreed on a preliminary peace deal.

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11 Jun 2026

Dollar Up After PPI Release

The U.S. Dollar is up against its major peers following the release of hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers.

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9 Jun 2026

Dollar Mixed on Month End Flows

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mixed ranges, primarily as a result of month- and quarter-end rebalancing flows.

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9 Jun 2026

Dollar Mixed Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mixed ranges as Traders prepare for U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers to be released at 8:30am.

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9 Jun 2026

Dollar Slips for Second Day

The U.S. Dollar is down against its peers this morning as Traders weigh the likelihood of a ceasefire in the Middle East and prepare for U.S. inflation data tomorrow morning.

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8 Jun 2026

Dollar Mixed on End to Israel/Iran Strikes

The U.S. Dollar is trading in mixed ranges after reports out of Iran indicate that they have concluded their latest military operation against Israel.

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5 Jun 2026

Week of no clear direction, Buck slides to close

The U.S. dollar is trading in weaker ranges across the board ahead of this morning’s labor data, as markets attempt to shake off disappointing results from the tech sector.

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4 Jun 2026

Buck falls, risk-appetite dropping, Majors rising

The U.S. Dollar is trading in weaker ranges across all peers, with a sour mood taking over markets following weak tech reports that have cast doubt on the recent stock rally, while concerns over Iran persist.

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