Strong Dollar Reaches 18-Month Peak, Pressuring Bitcoin and Stocks
The US dollar index hit a fresh 18-month high near 102.56, weighing on bitcoin and equities as traders anticipate another Fed rate hike.
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Dollar firms and oil bounces as US bond holiday keeps Europe's session quiet
European trading was subdued with US bond markets closed for Columbus Day; oil rose more than 1%, the dollar held firm and gold slipped.
12/10/2026 12:128 min read
Won Hits Two-Year High as Seoul Chip Stocks Lead Selloff
Samsung and SK Hynix slid and the KOSPI fell over 3% even as the Korean won touched a two-year high.
12/10/2026 10:1611 min read
FX option expiry list for 12 October shows light schedule
Only a minor EUR/USD option expiry at 1.1225 is scheduled for 12 October, with thin liquidity from a US bond market closure possibly amplifying moves.
12/10/2026 04:325 min read
US dollar's slide on OpenAI revenue miss signals AI bubble playbook
The US dollar fell alongside tech stocks after a report showed OpenAI revenue below expectations, suggesting a potential shift in AI bubble dynamics.
09/10/2026 18:5110 min read
European Session: Yields Jump, Oil Surges, Stocks Slide
Treasury yields rise, oil prices surge, and European stocks fall as inflation worries persist.
08/10/2026 12:117 min read
Dollar strength threatens to trigger a harmful loop in Asian emerging economies
A strong dollar is putting pressure on Asian emerging markets like Thailand and Indonesia, risking a vicious cycle of capital outflows and weaker currencies.
08/10/2026 06:4110 min read
Dollar firmer across the board, technical levels mapped for EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD
A technical analysis of the major currency pairs shows the bias, limits, and targets as the dollar advances.
07/10/2026 15:4219 min read
US dollar strength may act as additional tightening
The US dollar has strengthened as Treasury yields near multi-decade highs, potentially tightening financial conditions without further Fed rate hikes.
07/10/2026 08:317 min read
US August trade deficit widens to $105.6 billion, surpassing $102.0 billion
US trade deficit widened to $105.6 billion in August, as imports surged more than exports.
06/10/2026 12:429 min read
Dollar holds gains; equity futures slip ahead of US services data
The dollar is firmer against six of seven major currencies, stock futures are lower, and Treasury yields are steady ahead of the ISM services report.
05/10/2026 12:3322 min read
Rupee near record lows as dollar gains on safe-haven demand and US-Iran impasse
The Indian rupee nears record lows as the dollar draws safe-haven bids and US-Iran talks stay deadlocked.
05/10/2026 12:3114 min read
Cathie Wood Warns US Dollar Could Surge, Shaking Markets
Cathie Wood says the dollar is stronger than investors think and may surge, citing a Fed index showing it 44% above the long-term average.
04/10/2026 11:127 min read
Dollar Wavers, Oil Drops as Traders Eye US Payrolls
The dollar is mixed as traders await the September US jobs report. Oil falls and stock futures point higher.
02/10/2026 12:2318 min read
September Nonfarm Payrolls Due Friday, All Eyes on Fed Rate Path
September US nonfarm payrolls expected at 90K, with unemployment steady at 4.1%. Release could impact Fed rate hike odds and dollar.
02/10/2026 09:4116 min read