Dollar near 101.50 as Fed pause bets offset Iran tension demand: Oct 24, 2026
The United States Dollar Index fell to near 101.50 as expectations around a Fed rate pause grew and US yields moved lower, with weak tech earnings also cited as a pressure. Demand linked to Iran tensions, relative US economic strength and France's debt worries has also left the dollar regaining ground against the euro and the British pound.
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Carried over from earlier days
- Swiss Franc struggles as US Dollar declines on Fed rate pause expectationsFXStreet
- Forex Today: US Dollar extends slide as US yields stretch lowerFXStreet
- United States Dollar Index falls to near 101.50 due to Fed rate pause betsFXStreet
- Strong US dollar, mounting energy costs work against Trump’s midterm outlookaa.com.tr
- Euro retreats as US Dollar regains ground, France's debt worries weighFXStreet
- British Pound retreats from 1.34 as Iran tensions boost USD demandFXStreet
- The market now sees a 22% chance the Fed doesn't hike again this yearInvestingLive
- United States Dollar Index struggles due to weak tech earningsFXStreet
- Euro slips toward 1.1200 as US economic strength overshadows EurozoneFXStreet
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| Event | Forecast | Currency |
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| Sunday, October 25 | ||
| Daylight Saving Time Shift | GBP | |
| Daylight Saving Time Shift | CHF | |
| Daylight Saving Time Shift | EUR | |
| RBA Assist Gov Jones Speaks | AUD | |
| Trade Balance | JPY | |
| Fed Monetary Policy Report | USD | |
| Bank Holiday | NZD | |
| Monday, October 26 | ||
| German ifo Business Climate | 90.0 | EUR |