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EUR/USD Extends Six-Day Slide to 1.1620 as Fed Hawkishness Boosts Dollar

EUR/USD slid to 1.1620 for a sixth straight session as the Federal Reserve signaled a more aggressive stance on inflation, boosting the US Dollar.

Sarah Williams
Banking & Finance Desk
ยทPublished May 18, 2026, 5:27 PM UTC0๐Ÿค– AI-Synthesized

TLDR

  • โ—EUR/USD extends 6-day losing streak to 1.1620 as hawkish Fed drives dollar rally.
  • โ—Fed signals aggressive inflation-fighting stance, pricing out rate cuts and boosting rate hike odds.
  • โ—INR and Asian currencies face parallel depreciation pressure; RBI intervention watched closely.

Why this matters

Coverage sentiment: Bearish (0 bullish ยท 0 neutral ยท 1 bearish)

USD strength from hawkish Fed expectations puts downward pressure on the Indian Rupee and other Asian currencies; Indian importers and dollar-denominated debt holders face increased cost pressures.

What to watch

  • โ€ข FOMC minutes and Fed Chair Powell's next remarks โ€” key driver for USD trajectory
  • โ€ข Euro area PMI data โ€” any weakness would amplify EUR pressure beyond just USD strength

Ripple effects

  • โ€ข EUR/USD โ€” continued USD strength may push pair toward 1.1500 support if Fed hawkishness is sustained

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The Quick Take

  • EUR/USD slid to approximately 1.1620 during Asian trading hours on Monday, marking six consecutive sessions of decline.
  • The US Dollar gained ground as the Federal Reserve signaled a more aggressive inflation-fighting stance, boosting rate hike expectations.
  • Risk aversion across global markets compounded selling pressure on the Euro and other risk-sensitive currencies.

Synthesized from 1 source โ€” full coverage, sentiment breakdown, and forward signals below.

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๐ŸŒ India / Asia Angle

USD strength from hawkish Fed expectations puts downward pressure on the Indian Rupee and other Asian currencies; Indian importers and dollar-denominated debt holders face increased cost pressures.

๐ŸŒŠ Ripple Effects

  • โ–ธEUR/USD โ€” continued USD strength may push pair toward 1.1500 support if Fed hawkishness is sustained
  • โ–ธINR/USD โ€” rupee faces parallel depreciation pressure; RBI may intervene to defend key levels
  • โ–ธAsian export stocks โ€” weaker local currencies against USD provide short-term earnings tailwind for export-oriented manufacturers in Japan, Korea, and India

๐Ÿ”ญ What to Watch Next

PRO
  • โ–ธFOMC minutes and Fed Chair Powell's next remarks โ€” key driver for USD trajectory
  • โ–ธEuro area PMI data โ€” any weakness would amplify EUR pressure beyond just USD strength
  • โ–ธEUR/USD at 1.1500 support โ€” a break below could trigger further technical selling

Market news synthesis. Not financial advice. Sources cited above.

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