Dollar steady near 102 ahead of midterms as policy in focus: Nov 3, 2026
The US Dollar Index held steady near 102.00 and stabilized ahead of the US midterm elections, with mixed data keeping the Federal Reserve policy path in focus after the FOMC hold. The steadiness came alongside safe-haven demand, while Iran diplomacy hopes pressured the dollar and lifted the pound and gold toward $4,000, leaving the euro defensive below 1.1200.
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First seen on November 3
- Euro remains on defensive below 1.1200 as USD stabilizes ahead of US midterm electionsFXStreet
- United States Dollar Index holds steady near 102.00 ahead of US midterm electionsFXStreet
Carried over from earlier days
- United States Dollar Index maintains position amid safe-haven demandFXStreet
- Forex Today: US Dollar edges lower as mood improves ahead of midterm electionsFXStreet
- US Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY slides to 101.75; seems vulnerable below 100-hour SMAFXStreet
- Sterling today: Pound gains as dollar slips on Iran diplomacy betsInvesting.com
- US Dollar: Strong view intact after FOMC hold – HSBCFXStreet
- US Dollar: Mixed data keeps policy path in focus – BBHFXStreet
- Gold rebounds toward $4,000 as Iran peace hopes sink Oil, US DollarFXStreet
- Pound reaches its highest since mid-September on Iran talksFXStreet
Scheduled events
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| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 3 | ||
| Bank Holiday | JPY | |
| BRC Retail Sales Monitor y/y | GBP | |
| RBA Monetary Policy Statement | AUD | |
| Cash Rate | 4.85% | AUD |
| RBA Rate Statement | AUD | |
| RBA Press Conference | AUD | |
| Consumer Confidence | JPY | |
| CPI m/m | 0.0% | CHF |