Historical USD News Stories
USD Drops on Fed Dovish Bets and ECB Dollar Alert!
The U.S. dollar softened this week as growing Fed rate-cut expectations, speculation over Fed leadership, and an ECB warning about dollar liquidity combined with reserve diversification trends to pressure the greenback. Traders should watch rate differentials, central-bank rhetoric, and episodic interventions for near-term volatility.
Dollar Gains as Fed Cuts Uncertainty Eases Now Up!
Last week the U.S. dollar strengthened as surprises in economic data and shifting Fed-rate-cut odds reshaped FX flows. The Empire State manufacturing surprise, reduced probability of a December rate cut, and a government data gap all pushed traders to reprice risk — lifting the dollar against the euro and Canadian dollar while the yen briefly rebounded amid intervention concerns.
Fed Cuts & Split Fed Views Drive Dollar Moves Now?
A recent 25bp Fed rate cut and contrasting Fed voices have injected volatility into the USD. This article explains how the Fed’s cautious guidance, monthly FX averages, and country-specific drivers (EUR, INR, CAD) together shaped dollar flows over the past week—and what traders should watch next.
USD/NZD Weakens; RBNZ Cut Odds Rise After Jobs Now
USD/NZD saw mixed swings this week after New Zealand's unemployment surprise and a late-week easing of US fiscal risk. NZ data pushed the kiwi lower mid-week, but progress toward resolving a US government shutdown and stronger risk appetite later trimmed the US dollar, leaving a modest weekly USD depreciation versus the NZD.
AUD Weakens After Trade Shock; USD Yields Rise Now
A sudden collapse in Australia’s trade surplus and firm U.S. Treasury yields pushed AUD/USD lower this week. Easing U.S.–China rhetoric offered only limited relief as investors favored the dollar amid higher yields and softer export data.
Dollar Rally: Fed Cuts Look Less Certain — Traders
Last week’s Fed commentary and strategist polls pushed the U.S. dollar higher as markets trimmed odds of an imminent rate cut. The DXY rose to multi‑week highs while positioning remains net‑short, creating a tactical tug‑of‑war for EUR/USD and USD/JPY traders.
Dollar Falls; US 10-Year Yield Drops Below 4% Oct.
The U.S. dollar weakened while the 10-year Treasury yield slipped below 4%, driven by safe-haven bond flows amid a U.S. government shutdown and rising Fed rate-cut bets. Bond indexes and core ETFs gained as yields fell.
Dollar Slides as Treasury Yields Hold Above 4% Now
The US dollar eased modestly as traders priced in Fed easing and Sino‑U.S. trade tensions, while 10‑year Treasury yields stayed stubbornly above 4% amid funding strains and persistent inflation and fiscal concerns.
Dollar Near 99; U.S. Cash Treasuries Closed Today!
Dollar Index near 99 as traders eye U.S.–China headlines and light holiday liquidity; SIFMA advises U.S. cash Treasury markets closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while futures may continue to trade. Use prior close yields as reference.
Dollar Rally Pushes Yields, US Aggregate Retreats!
The US dollar strengthened into the high‑90s (DXY), nudging Treasury yields higher while the Bloomberg US Aggregate slipped for the week. Tariff headlines and a US federal shutdown risk drove flows; watch upcoming U.S. data and Fed signals for the next move.
Dollar Weakens as Yields Fall After Tariff Threat.
U.S. dollar eased and Treasury yields slipped after a White House tariff warning on China pushed investors toward safer assets. Key reads: DXY ~97.8; 10-year yield 4.05%; 2-year 3.52%.
Dollar Index Rises; 10-yr Yield Eases to 4.29% Now
Dollar Index (DXY) ticks up, driven partly by yen weakness; U.S. 10-year Treasury yield retreats to ~4.29% while the 2-year sits near 3.66%. The iShares AGG price remains near $100, with traders watching Fed signals and upcoming data for direction.
Dollar Rally Lifts US Bonds; AGG Index Slips Today
The U.S. dollar strengthened this week, driven by safe-haven flows and yen weakness, nudging Treasury yields slightly lower and putting modest pressure on the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate (AGG). Traders remain focused on inflation trends and the Fed’s policy path after recent minutes.
Dollar Index Holds 10-Yr Treasury Yield Slides Now
As of Oct 8, 2025 (ET): the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) was roughly unchanged while the 10‑year Treasury yield ticked lower. Traders are parsing soft intraday moves, TIPS breakevens near 2.35%, and modest weakness in broad bond ETFs amid political uncertainty.
Dollar Flat; 10-Year Yield Falls, AGG Steadies Now
The U.S. dollar is steady near DXY 97.7–97.9 as a weaker yen and a U.S. government shutdown limit fresh directional moves. The 10-year Treasury yield eased toward ~4.12% while the AGG ETF held around $100, reflecting cautious bond buying amid data uncertainty and upcoming Fed commentary.
Dollar Rebounds as Yields React to Fed, Yen Slide!
Dollar strength and rising U.S. yields reflect a yen selloff after Sanae Takaichi’s LDP win and shifting Fed-cut odds amid U.S. funding concerns. Expect volatility around economic data, Japan policy moves and Congress funding updates.
Dollar Slides as Fed Cuts Priced, Yields Fall Now!
U.S. dollar slipped as traders pushed forward expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts amid softer activity data and a U.S. government shutdown. Treasury yields eased modestly; core bond ETFs and TIPS were little changed at Friday’s close.
Dollar Slides as Fed Cut Odds Lift Treasury Yields
The U.S. dollar eased while Treasury yields ticked up as markets pushed up Fed-cut odds. Cheaper FX hedging and delayed U.S. data from the shutdown have amplified moves; TIPS breakevens suggest inflation expectations remain near 2.3%–2.5%.
Dollar Holds After Court Ruling; Yields Slip Today
U.S. dollar steadied after a court decision affecting a Fed governor and as investors priced in possible rate cuts. Treasury yields eased modestly in thin trading due to a government shutdown that curtailed key economic data, while TIPS real yields ticked lower.
Dollar Rises; 10-Year Yield Falls to ~4.10% Today!
U.S. dollar edged higher after policy and legal headlines, while the 10-year Treasury yield dipped to about 4.10% following softer private-payrolls data. Bond-index ETFs like AGG and TIPS proxies showed muted moves as traders weigh growth and Fed cues.