US Dollar (USD)

US Dollar (USD) News

The world's reserve currency, anchoring global finance, commodity pricing, and capital flows.

What is US Dollar (USD)?

The US dollar is the most-traded currency, involved in ~88% of all FX transactions. Roughly 60% of global foreign exchange reserves are held in dollars. The US Dollar Index (DXY) measures USD against a basket of six developed-market currencies (EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, SEK, CHF). The Fed sets US monetary policy that drives dollar value. Other central banks intervene in their currencies vs. USD, not the other way around.

Why it matters for investors

Dollar strength affects everything: emerging market debt servicing (most EM dollar-denominated debt becomes harder to repay), commodity prices (oil/gold inversely correlated with USD), US multinational earnings (stronger dollar reduces overseas revenue when translated), and global trade. The "exorbitant privilege" allows the US to run persistent current account deficits.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the USD the reserve currency?

Deepest and most liquid capital markets, rule of law, US Treasury safety, network effects (everyone else uses dollars so newcomers also do), and historical inertia from Bretton Woods.

Will the dollar lose reserve status?

Frequently predicted, rarely delivered. The euro, yen, and yuan all have structural limitations. Dollar reserve share has declined gradually but still exceeds all other currencies combined.

What is "dollar weaponization"?

Using dollar-system access (SWIFT, US sanctions) as foreign policy leverage. This has motivated some countries (China, Russia, Iran) to develop alternative payment systems. Effects on USD reserve status remain modest.

🇸🇬 Singapore

Traders Accumulate $27.8B in USD Longs — Most Bullish Dollar Bet Since February 2025

Hedge funds, asset managers, and speculators have accumulated $27.8 billion in US dollar long positions.

Jun 13, 2026

🌐 Global

EUR-USD Slides to Two-Month Lows as US-Iran Escalation Overshadows ECB Rate Decision

EUR/USD is trading near two-month lows on Thursday as traders showed a muted reaction to the ECB interest rate decision, while Middle East escalation kept the US dollar supported.

Jun 12, 2026

🇰🇷 South Korea

Japanese Yen Weakens to 160 as US-Iran Helicopter Incident Drives Dollar Safe-Haven Surge

The Japanese yen fell to 160.40 per dollar as Iran's downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Hormuz Strait drove a dollar safe-haven surge.

Jun 10, 2026

🇮🇳 India

MCX Silver Slumps 2% to ₹2.34 Lakh as US-Iran Conflict Lifts Dollar and Oil

MCX Silver fell nearly 2% to ₹2,34,000 per kg as US-Iran hostilities drove a simultaneous surge in the dollar and crude oil.

Jun 10, 2026

🇮🇳 India

MCX Gold Slips Below ₹1.5 Lakh as US-Iran Tensions Drive Dollar and Oil Higher

MCX gold slipped below ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams, hitting an 11-week low as the dollar and crude oil surged on US-Iran hostilities.

Jun 10, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

Dollar Eases on Middle East Hopes Despite 70% December Rate Hike Probability

The US dollar eased as Middle East diplomatic hopes outweighed prospects of higher rates, even with CME FedWatch showing 70% probability of a Fed hike by December.

Jun 10, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

US Dollar Pulls Back From Two-Month High as Traders Await Fed Meetings and Rate Decisions

The US dollar retreated from a two-month high as Middle East tensions eased and profit-taking emerged.

Jun 9, 2026

🇧🇷 Brazil

Brazil Mini-Index and Minidólar Futures Seek Support Levels After Payroll-Driven USD Rally

Brazil's mini-index futures fell to new lows while the minidólar accelerated higher after strong US payroll data.

Jun 8, 2026

🇮🇳 India

Rupee Slumps 56 Paise to 95.74 as Crude Oil Surge and Global Risk-Off Hit INR

Rupee fell 56 paise to ₹95.74/USD as oil price surge and risk-off sentiment hit INR.

Jun 8, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

US Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Jobs Report Fuels Fed Rate Hike Bets and Safe-Haven Demand

The US dollar climbed to its highest level in nearly two months as a robust jobs report raised Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, combining with geopolitical-driven safe-haven demand.

Jun 8, 2026

🇮🇳 India

Gold Falls Rs 1,800 and Silver Crashes Rs 6,400 as US Rate Expectations Kill Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices fell Rs 1,800 per 10 grams in India as stronger US jobs data raised rate-hike expectations and lifted the dollar

Jun 8, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

Gold Falls to $4,314 as Strong US Jobs Data Raises Rate-Hike Expectations

Gold prices extended losses to $4,314 as robust US May jobs data fuelled Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations

Jun 8, 2026

🇺🇸 United States

Citi Holds Fed Rate Cut Forecast Despite Robust US Jobs Report Strength

Citi's economists maintained their Federal Reserve rate-cut forecast despite a stronger-than-expected US jobs report

Jun 6, 2026

🌐 Global

EUR/USD Extends Gains to 1.1620 as ECB Rate Hike Odds Rise Ahead of US NFP Data

EUR/USD extended gains to 1.1620 on rising ECB rate hike odds as the market awaits US Non-Farm Payrolls data.

Jun 5, 2026

🇨🇦 Canada

Dollar Advances After Hot US Jobs Data as Iran Deal Talks Stall, Creating Conflicting CAD Pressures

US dollar gained after stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced rate-hike expectations, while stalling US-Iran peace talks removed oil supply relief — creating opposing forces for the Canadian dollar.

Jun 5, 2026

🌐 Global

Swiss Franc Gains Despite Fading SNB Rate Hike Odds, Signaling Safe-Haven Demand Overrides Rate Logic

USD/CHF trades around 0.7890 as the Swiss Franc strengthens for a second session despite soft Swiss CPI cooling SNB rate hike expectations — unusual divergence pointing to elevated global risk aversion.

Jun 5, 2026

🇨🇦 Canada

US May Jobs Surge Past All Forecasts, Unemployment Holds at 4.3%, Lifting Fed Hike Bets

US job growth in May exceeded every analyst forecast, delivering the clearest signal that the labor market is re-accelerating.

Jun 5, 2026

🌐 Global

US Nonfarm Payrolls Due Friday as Fed Rate Hike Odds Mount on Stable Job Market

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases May Nonfarm Payrolls data Friday at 12:30 GMT, a critical macro data point for the Fed.

Jun 5, 2026

🌐 Global

NZD/USD Rebounds to 0.5880 as RBNZ Rate Hike Bets Revive Kiwi

NZD/USD climbs 0.28% to 0.5880, snapping a three-day losing streak on hawkish RBNZ expectations

Jun 5, 2026

🌐 Global

US Services PMI Misses at 50.7 in May, Dollar Holds Firm on Risk Aversion Despite Soft Data

The US S&P Global Services PMI final reading of 50.7 for May missed the 50.9 estimate as the US Dollar held firm on risk-aversion buying despite the soft economic data.

Jun 4, 2026

🇮🇳 India

Fed's Hammack Signals Possible Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Intensify Amid Energy Price Surge

Federal Reserve Cleveland President Beth Hammack signalled the Fed may need to raise interest rates if inflation continues climbing, a hawkish shift that threatens Indian equities through USD strengthening and FII capital outflow pressure.

Jun 4, 2026

🇨🇦 Canada

Oil Holds Near Session Highs as Iran Peace-Deal Confusion Drags US Equity Futures Lower

US equity futures edged lower and oil maintained gains as Washington's Iran peace deal efforts stalled, creating geopolitical uncertainty

Jun 2, 2026

🌐 Global

US JOLTS Job Openings Surge to 7.62M Two-Year High in April, Strengthening Dollar Outlook

US JOLTS job openings surged to 7.618 million in April — a two-year high — sharply up from the revised 6.887 million in March

Jun 2, 2026

🇧🇷 Brazil

Brazilian Real Strengthens as Dollar Retreats on Middle East Peace Talks Optimism

The Brazilian real strengthened as the US dollar retreated Monday, with USD/BRL closing Friday at R5.0453 before opening lower as Middle East diplomacy improved global risk appetite.

Jun 2, 2026

🇺🇸 United States

Bloomberg Dollar Index Surges as G-10 Currencies Sell Off on Rate Expectations and Risk Flows

The Bloomberg Dollar Index surged as G-10 currencies including the euro, pound, and yen declined across the board on strengthening dollar demand.

Jun 2, 2026

🇮🇳 India

India Gold Drops Below ₹1.60 Lakh as Dollar Strength and Oil Surge Weigh

MCX gold fell below ₹1.60 lakh per 10 grams on June 1 as a stronger US dollar and crude oil surge pressured bullion.

Jun 2, 2026

🌐 Global

USD/JPY Holds Near 159.45 as BoJ Rate Hike Uncertainty Pressures Yen

USD/JPY traded at 159.45, up 0.12%, with the yen broadly underperforming amid Bank of Japan rate hike uncertainty.

Jun 1, 2026

🇮🇳 India

Asian Markets Retreat as Hormuz Disruption Sends Oil Higher and Dollar Strengthens

Asian equities retreated from record highs as Strait of Hormuz disruption surged crude oil while the dollar strengthened on conflicting US-Iran signals.

May 28, 2026

🌐 Global

Fed Governor Cook Warns Rate Hike Back on Table as Inflation Moves in Wrong Direction

Fed Governor Lisa Cook signals a rate hike is possible as inflation moves in the wrong direction, delivering a hawkish shift that pressures EM currencies and bond yields.

May 28, 2026

🇮🇳 India

MCX Gold Climbs ₹821, Silver Surges ₹5,399/kg on US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism

MCX gold surged ₹821/10g and silver climbed ₹5,399/kg on May 25 as US-Iran peace deal hopes drove dollar weakness and eased crude oil inflation fears.

May 25, 2026