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The dollar dipped against most major currencies on Monday as traders assessed whether progress toward ending the Iran war was likely soon. Oil rose about 2% to a two-week high on supply worries, despite a report that the US would waive some Iranian crude sanctions.
Markets priced about a 51% chance of a Fed rate hike.
Oil-driven inflation fears keep Fed hike odds elevated, which supports the dollar and weighs on dollar-priced commodities. Swings in crude also move input and freight costs.
streetinsider.comMay 17, 2026After 1,637 past bearish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (39% higher; middle half -0.6% to +0.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
After 487 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.0% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
