US Dollar (USD)

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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.

🌐 Global

Dollar Posts Best Week in Three Months as Fed Signals More Rate Hikes Ahead

The US dollar is on track for its best weekly performance in three months after the Federal Reserve signaled more interest rate hikes are ahead, driving a broad-based dollar rally.

Sep 19, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

US Dollar Eases From Peak as Oil Prices Fall and Markets Await Bank of Japan Policy Signal

The US dollar eased from recent highs as oil prices extended their decline following progress reports on repairing Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline

Sep 18, 2026

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US Dollar Surges to 1.5-Month High as Fed Hikes Rates and Signals More Tightening

Dollar index (DXY) rallied 0.64% to a 1.5-month high following the FOMC rate decision

Sep 17, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

Dollar Surges to Seven-Week High Post-Fed Hike, Eases as Oil Supply Fears Fade

U.S. dollar climbed to a seven-week high after the Fed raised interest rates, reaffirming its inflation fight

Sep 17, 2026

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Ashmore Group FY2026: AUM Surges 13% to $54B Despite 7% Revenue Dip on Weaker Performance Fees

Ashmore Group's assets under management climbed 13% to $54 billion in FY2026, driven by emerging-market inflows

Sep 15, 2026

🇮🇳 India

Dollar Climbs to Two-Week High as Oil Surge, Rising Yields Fuel Fed Rate Hike Bets

The US dollar rose to a two-week high as surging oil prices drove Treasury yields higher and cemented Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, triggering equity market declines and risk-off rotation.

Sep 15, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

U.S. Dollar Climbs to Two-Week High as Oil Surge Drives Treasury Yields and Amplifies Fed Hike Bets

The U.S. dollar strengthened toward a two-week high Tuesday as surging oil prices pushed Treasury yields higher.

Sep 15, 2026

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Dollar Strengthens as Hawkish CPI Report Lifts Fed Rate Hike Probability Ahead of September FOMC

The dollar index (DXY) rose as a hotter-than-expected US CPI report increased market pricing for a Federal Reserve rate hike, with the hawkish inflation reading strengthening the case for continued policy tightening.

Sep 12, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

Economists Back Fed Hold as Futures Price 70% Hike Probability Ahead of Next Week's FOMC

A majority of economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady at next week's FOMC meeting

Sep 11, 2026

🇺🇸 United States

Dollar Climbs as WTI Crude Surges to 3.5-Month High and T-Note Yields Rise

Dollar index gained 0.20-0.26% over two sessions as WTI crude surged 3-6% to a 3.5-month high

Sep 11, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

Gold Steadies Near Record $4,400 as Crude Spike and Fed Rate Uncertainty Drive Safe-Haven Demand

Gold has steadied near US$4,400 per ounce as Brent crude above $100 and US-Iran war uncertainty intensify safe-haven demand while Fed rate hike expectations create headwinds.

Sep 10, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

Why US Debt Crisis Predictions Keep Failing: The Wealthy Sovereign Borrowing Against Assets Model

Analysis: The US resembles a wealthy sovereign borrowing against assets rather than a debt crisis candidate, explains why default predictions persistently fail.

Sep 9, 2026

🇮🇳 India

Japanese Yen Hits 7-Month High on BOJ Tightening Bets Ahead of US CPI and Fed Decision

The Japanese yen surged to a seven-month high as markets priced in increasing BOJ tightening bets

Sep 8, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

UBS Revises Forecast to Two Fed Hikes in 2026 After Blowout US Jobs Data

UBS sharply revised its US rate outlook, now forecasting two Federal Reserve rate hikes before end of 2026

Sep 8, 2026

🇦🇺 Australia

Gold's 'Trump Risk Premium' Signals Geopolitical Uncertainty Ahead for Global Markets

Gold has risen sharply due to a 'Trump risk premium' — investor concern about US policy unpredictability under the Trump administration — and the ongoing Ukraine war supply chain disruptions

Sep 8, 2026

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Why $100 Bills Keep Growing Despite Digital Payments: The Money Laundering Connection

Physical US dollar cash in circulation keeps growing despite the digital payments revolution, with large-denomination $100 bills disproportionately increasing — driven by criminal enterprises and money laundering

Sep 8, 2026

🇺🇸 United States

US Dollar Ticks Higher After August Nonfarm Payrolls Beat Revives Fed Rate-Hike Expectations

The US dollar strengthened Friday after the August nonfarm payrolls report exceeded forecasts by nearly three times, reviving Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations and boosting dollar carry trade attractiveness versus lower-yielding currencies.

Sep 5, 2026

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Strong August Payrolls Boost Dollar and Sink Gold as Rate-Hike Expectations Reset Global Markets

Strong August US jobs data boosted the dollar and sent gold prices lower Friday, as the payrolls beat forced a global repricing of Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations that affects all dollar-denominated assets.

Sep 5, 2026

🇨🇳 China

Nomura Warns AI Boom Masks Rising US Risk Premium as Dollar Correction Risk Builds

Nomura analysts argue the AI-driven US equity rally has concealed a rising US risk premium that makes a sharp market correction increasingly probable

Sep 5, 2026

🇮🇳 India

Rupee Set to Open Lower as Oil Price Surge and Rising US Treasury Yields Renew Currency Pressure

The Indian rupee faces renewed downward pressure as surging crude oil prices increase India's import bill and rising US Treasury yields strengthen the dollar.

Sep 2, 2026

🌐 Global

China-US 10-Year Yield Gap Nears Record High as Treasury Selloff Deepens Capital-Flow Risks

The US-China 10-year yield spread has widened toward an all-time high, driven by a renewed Treasury selloff.

Sep 2, 2026

🇮🇳 India

US 10-Year Treasury Hits 4.79% — Five Forces Driving the Surge and India's Exposure

US 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.79% — a 2025 high — driven by five macro forces including oil and fiscal deficit

Sep 2, 2026

🇮🇳 India

MCX Gold Falls 2% to Rs 1,53,640; Silver Drops 2% to Rs 2,32,501 on Dollar Strength

MCX gold October futures fell over Rs 2,600 (~2%) to Rs 1,53,640 per 10 grams in early trade.

Aug 31, 2026

🇺🇸 United States

Indian Rupee Under Pressure From Rising Oil Prices and Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The Indian rupee declined as rising oil prices and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations weighed on the currency.

Aug 31, 2026

🇮🇳 India

Fed September Rate Hike Odds Jump to 57% After Warsh Speech; Goldman Holds Steady

Fed rate hike probability for September surged to 57% from 30% following Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech

Aug 30, 2026

🇧🇷 Brazil

Dollar Climbs to R$5.16, Gold Advances as Markets Await Warsh at Jackson Hole

Brazil's BRL to USD at R$5.16 and gold's advance ahead of Fed's Jackson Hole signal reflect the direct transmission of US monetary policy expectations to emerging market assets.

Aug 28, 2026

🌐 Global

Iran Sanctions Risks US-China Clash; Druckenmiller Attacks Bessent's Bond Buyback

Treasury Secretary Bessent's plan to isolate Iran through expanded sanctions risks direct confrontation with China, Tehran's primary trading partner

Aug 26, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

US Dollar Fragile as Iran Sanctions, Treasury Buybacks Weigh on Bulls

The US dollar held steady Tuesday but faces downward pressure from Washington's expanded Iran sanctions targeting China trade routes

Aug 26, 2026

🇨🇦 Canada

Ray Dalio Urges Investors to Cut Bonds and Allocate Up to 15% to Gold as US Debt Crisis Risk Mounts

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio recommends reducing bond holdings and allocating up to 15% of portfolios to gold to protect against a potential US debt crisis.

Aug 23, 2026

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Gold Rallies on Dollar Weakness as Selective Consumer Sentiment Reshapes Market Mood

Gold prices surged in Friday's session as the US dollar weakened, reinforcing the classic inverse correlation between the two assets

Aug 22, 2026