US Dollar Index news for August 13, 2026
The US Dollar Index is moving on the back of the July US inflation report, which showed a slight easing. Softer CPI data has reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, pressuring the dollar against currencies like the British pound. Mixed headlines about oil-driven Fed hike bets also feature, but the inflation data is the immediate market catalyst.
How the day unfolded
The latest US CPI report is in focus, with market reactions suggesting it cooled expectations for further rate hikes, putting pressure on the dollar. Analysts note that bearish momentum persists, and the currency remains sensitive to shifts in inflation data and Fed policy signals.
Following the release of US inflation data, the dollar has come under pressure as the report dampened market bets on additional rate hikes. Analysts at TD Securities described the dollar's momentum as bearish after the CPI, contributing to a weaker DXY. The market is now focusing on the implications of the data for future monetary policy decisions.
The US Dollar Index is being influenced by the latest CPI report, which has cooled expectations of further Fed rate hikes, with TD Securities noting extended bearish momentum. This follows earlier dollar strength driven by safe-haven demand and oil-driven Fed hike bets, as seen against the Canadian dollar and Indonesian rupiah. The inflation data is now the primary market focus for the currency.
The US Dollar Index is reacting to the July CPI report, which showed inflation easing slightly. The data is influencing expectations for Federal Reserve policy, with the dollar drawing support from safe-haven demand and oil-driven rate hike bets, as seen in moves against the Canadian dollar and Indonesian rupiah.
The U.S. Dollar Index remains sensitive to the upcoming CPI report, which is expected shortly after July inflation showed a slight easing. The currency is being supported by safe-haven demand and oil-driven Fed hike bets, while some institutions highlight extended bearish momentum in the dollar following the CPI data.
The US Dollar Index is reacting to the latest CPI report, which showed inflation eased slightly in July. This softer inflation reading has dampened expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, reducing yield support for the dollar. As a result, currencies like the British Pound have climbed against the dollar.
July inflation data came in slightly cooler, which has reduced some yield support for the U.S. dollar. Market participants are now focused on the latest CPI release and its implications for Fed policy. The dollar's recent pullback reflects these shifting rate expectations.
Headlines (14)
- Euro drifts below 1.1550 as hopes of a swift US-Iran peace deal wanewww.fxstreet.com · Aug 11, 06:59 UTC
- What are the main events for today?investinglive.com · Aug 12, 06:22 UTC
- What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI?investinglive.com · Aug 12, 07:47 UTC
- FX Daily: Dollar bears chase totalitywww.hellenicshippingnews.com · Aug 12, 10:01 UTC
- The latest report on U.S. inflation is just minutes away — follow livewww.marketwatch.com · Aug 12, 12:00 UTC
- Gold tests the weekly high as the CPI report cools the rate hike talkinvestinglive.com · Aug 12, 14:22 UTC
- Sunset Market Commentarywww.actionforex.com · Aug 12, 14:34 UTC
- US Dollar: Bearish momentum extends after CPI – TD Securitieswww.fxstreet.com · Aug 12, 15:09 UTC
- Canadian Dollar extends pullback from two-month high as oil-driven Fed hike bets lift USDwww.fxstreet.com · 07:01 UTC
- Indonesian Rupiah remains subdued as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollarwww.fxstreet.com · 07:20 UTC
- Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloveswww.npr.org · 11:36 UTC
- US Dollar: Yield support erodes on weaker inflation – DBSwww.fxstreet.com · 15:59 UTC
- British Pound climbs as soft US inflation data hurt Fed hawkish betswww.fxstreet.com · 15:59 UTC
- GOLD: McClellan Warns Investors To Expect A Lot More Downside In US Dollarkingworldnews.com · 20:26 UTC
Scheduled events
As of 23:48 UTC
- 2026-08-13 — RBA Assist Gov Kent Speaks · AUD
- 2026-08-13 — Inflation Expectations q/q · NZD
- 2026-08-13 — Prelim Business Investment q/q · forecast -0.3% · GBP
- 2026-08-13 — GDP m/m · forecast 0.0% · GBP
- 2026-08-13 — Industrial Production m/m · forecast 0.1% · GBP
- 2026-08-13 — Index of Services 3m/3m · forecast 0.5% · GBP
- 2026-08-13 — Goods Trade Balance · forecast -20.6B · GBP
- 2026-08-13 — Construction Output m/m · forecast -0.3% · GBP
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