{
  "id": 3710560,
  "title": "United States Dollar Index gains support as strong US data sparks rate hike expectations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/united-states-dollar-index-gains-support-as-strong-us-data-sparks",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:16:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/united-states-dollar-index-gains-support-as-strong-us-data-sparks-rate-hike-expectations-202608270916"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Dollar Index (DXY) is experiencing a brief surge, supported by impressive US economic figures that have raised expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase. The index traded near 99.20 in European trading hours on Thursday, indicating robust backing from the latest economic data. July's US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose to 0.2% month-over-month, surpassing the 0.1% forecast, while the annual rate remained at 3.7%, exceeding expectations of a slowdown to 3.6%. This surprising increase in inflation has fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might deliver one final rate hike before the year's end. Analysts at ING emphasize that the Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming address at the Jackson Hole symposium could be a critical moment for foreign exchange markets, warning that traders might be hesitant to overextend USD short positions before the speech. Despite some positive risk sentiment following strong performance from Nvidia, the DXY is likely to find support above 99.0 in the coming hours. Meanwhile, broader market sentiment is influenced by shifting geopolitical situations and heightened fiscal scrutiny. Oil prices have continued to fall due to diplomatic progress in the Middle East, where Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on territorial waters and revenue-sharing along the Strait of Hormuz, helping to alleviate short-term inflation worries. In the immediate term, the DXY Spot is trading at 99.20, hovering just above the short-term nine-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) while staying below the 50-period EMA. This position suggests a cautious recovery bias, with the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 39.89 indicating limited upside potential. On the downside, key support is located at the nine-period EMA at 99.19, which, if breached, could open the door to further declines. On the upside, the initial resistance point is the 50-period EMA at 99.91. Overall, the technical outlook remains uncertain, with a sustainable rebound contingent on the DXY closing above the 50-period EMA barrier.",
  "summary": "The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining stronger for the second successive day and trading around 99.20 during the European hours on Thursday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "FXStreet",
        "title": "Brazilian Real: Rate cuts may support BRL against US Dollar - Societe Generale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/brazilian-real-rate-cuts-may-support-brl-against-us-dollar-societe",
        "published": "2026-08-27T08:18:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}