Topic: Daily Market Updates
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What the 2026 US midterms mean for the dollar
The most likely US midterm outcome may not produce the largest market move. Here’s how congressional control could shape fiscal policy, Treasury yields and the US dollar.
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Fed hikes fail to stick
Strong US data fail to revive dollar bid. Markets hear doves, not hawks. Pound rises to fresh 18-month high versus euro.
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Dollar eases as BoJ takes centre stage
Tech rout fuels haven bid as yen eyes BoJ. Aussie dollar eyes another rate move. Firms stay upbeat as pricing pressure heats up.
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US growth reinforces the dollar’s policy edge
US data raise the cost of Fed patience. Strong growth keeps December hike in play. ECB faces a difficult balancing act today. Loonie gains capped by deep yield deficit.
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The Fed’s pause, the ECB’s problem
Fed pause, data test ahead. ECB faces a difficult balancing act today. UK Budget offers no major surprise, sterling steady.
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Hawkish dissents fail to salvage US dollar from pause
Fed pause triggers classic sell the hold reaction. RBA divergence keeps Aussie outfront. Kiwi slides after surprise RBNZ hold.