Market participants are monitoring the effects of energy prices on monetary policy while awaiting the release of US jobs figures. The dollar has maintained its strength as both yields and oil prices remain at high levels.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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US Dollar Index Extends Gains on Rising Oil and Fed Rate Bets
US Markets22 days ago
Upcoming employment data is now the primary focus for currency traders after the US dollar continued its upward trajectory on Sept. 29. The dollar index climbed as rising oil prices and elevated US Treasury yields increased expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates.
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