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Source: Newsmaker.id
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.27% to 102.29 on Tuesday (October 27), as the greenback strengthened against the euro, yen, and sterling. This gains occurred as investors adjusted their positions ahead of a series of central bank decisions, seeking clues regarding the economic outlook and the future direction of interest rates.
The EUR/USD pair fell 0.33% to US$1.1136, putting the euro on track for a decline of approximately 1.70% for the month of October. The European single currency remains weighed down by high energy costs, volatility in French government bonds, and concerns regarding France’s fiscal situation.
Against the yen, the USD/JPY pair climbed 0.24% to 157.90. Movements in the yen remain a focal point after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated the government's readiness to take decisive action in the foreign exchange market—a statement that has heightened investor vigilance regarding potential intervention.
Sterling also weakened, falling 0.19% to US$1.3317, while the New Zealand dollar edged up 0.08% to US$0.569. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar weakened by 0.27% to C$1.405 per US dollar. Both the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and the Bank of Canada are scheduled to announce policy decisions on Wednesday, with both expected to raise interest rates.
The market’s primary focus is on upcoming decisions from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, the European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday, and the Bank of Japan on Friday. All three are expected to keep interest rates unchanged, shifting attention toward their policy guidance. Markets anticipate that a dovish tone from the Fed could exert greater downward pressure on the dollar compared to a "hawkish hold" scenario.
Newsmaker Analysis: The dollar continues to draw support from positioning ahead of the FOMC meeting; however, the scope for further gains may be limited should the Federal Reserve signal a dovish stance. Conversely, a hawkish message could keep the DXY strong and once again put pressure on the euro, yen, and sterling. Currency movements this week will be largely determined by the diverging policy directions and communications of the respective central banks.
Source: Newsmaker.id