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Nov 12, 2026MACROUS

Currency Buzz: Dollar index hits 19-month high, Fed speakers in focus

The US Dollar Index approached 103, a 19-month high, ahead of speeches from several Fed officials. The rally followed US October core CPI rising 0.3% and headline CPI up 0.4%.

WHY IT MATTERS

A firmer dollar ahead of Fed commentary signals tighter US policy expectations, which can weigh on dollar-priced commodity demand from importing countries.

AFFECTSUS Dollar (Broad)▲

SOURCE
capitalmarket.comNov 12, 2026

Price reaction & history

US Dollar (Broad)▲bullish

After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.

Jun 19, 2026Dollar index hits 13-month high on hawkish Fed, shaky Middle East outlook+0.4%
Dec 18, 2024Dollar index hits two-year high after Fed delivers rate cut+0.7%
Sep 29, 2021High Demand for Dollars in Currency Derivatives Markets+0.1%
Sep 28, 2023Dollar index powers to 10-month high - Business & Finance - Business Recorder+0.5%
Oct 14, 2026Dollar hits fresh 18-month high as hot inflation boosts Fed hike expectation-0.3%

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US Dollar (Broad) DXY · GP ▸

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