What is keeping the US Dollar supported as front-end rates and ISM expectations point higher?
The US Dollar (USD), as measured by the US Dollar Index (DXY), is showing signs of floor-building following a volatile month, as the heavy hedging pressure triggered by a dovish reading of the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting subsides.
The US Dollar (USD) is stabilizing following a volatile month and a dovish reading of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Although a sharp Japanese Yen (JPY) appreciation briefly disrupted the USD's momentum, the currency has found stability against key counterparts, such as the Euro (EUR), Mexican Peso (MXN), and Canadian Dollar (CAD).
With upcoming economic data expected to remain expansionary, institutional strategists are assessing whether the USD will experience range-bound consolidation or a potential upward trend. The heavy hedging pressure from the dovish interpretation of the July FOMC meeting has subsided, allowing the Greenback to stabilize against major trading partners.
The Federal Reserve's commitment to further rate hikes removes the main driver for dollar sales, and market participants anticipate dollar holdings to stabilize around current levels.
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