United States Dollar Index remains subdued near 101.50 amid Fed policy uncertainty
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground after three days of gains and trading around 101.50 during the Asian session on Tuesday.
The Greenback moves little amid market caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are pricing in nearly a 38% chance of a rate hike in July, an unusually high level of uncertainty so close to a meeting. Citadel Securities expects the Fed to deliver a rate increase to solidify Chairman Kevin Warsh’s inflation-fighting credibility following his repeated promises to restore price stability. Looking further ahead, the probability of at least a 25-basis-point hike in September currently sits at approximately 81.4%.
President Donald Trump stated that the US is engaged in "good talks" with Iran to resolve the Middle East conflict. While Washington suspended its 13-night strike campaign over the weekend, leading to three consecutive days without attacks. Tehran’s foreign ministry countered that no direct negotiations with the US are taking place, noting its only active dialogue is with Oman regarding the future of the Strait. Even so, the diplomatic developments helped push oil prices down, easing broader inflation and monetary policy concerns.
Washington suspended its 13-night strike campaign over the weekend, leading to three consecutive days without attacks. Tehran’s foreign ministry countered that no direct negotiations with the US are taking place, noting its only active dialogue is with Oman regarding the future of the Strait.
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