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The dollar rose to a 17-month high against the euro as a global bond selloff pushed US and European yields higher, with the US 10-year yield at its highest since 2002. The euro fell below $1.1215 for the first time since May 2025 and declined nearly 2.5% in September.
Higher oil prices fed inflation concerns, and French bond weakness added pressure.
A stronger dollar and higher US yields tend to weigh on dollar-priced grains and soybean products, while a weaker euro can make EU feed supplies cheaper to import. Higher energy costs also raise farm and freight expenses.
finance.yahoo.comAmanda Cooper, Chibuike OguhOct 1, 2026After 533 past bearish macro events, Euro (USD per EUR) moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (33% higher; middle half -1.2% to +0.2%), and -0.5% over 20.
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.
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Dollar surged to a 17-month high as a global bond selloff lifted US yields to their highest since 2002, with the euro breaking below $1.1215 on 1 Oct, directly matching the one-day drop.
