US Dollar: Fed-driven gains extend as DXY breaks range – HSBC

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HSBC strategists highlight that the US Dollar (USD) has broken out of prior G10 ranges following an interim US–Iran peace agreement and a shift in Federal Reserve (Fed) messaging. They argue that hawkish repricing of US rates, underpinned by resilient US growth, should support further USD strength, with the Dollar Index (DXY) already moving above 101.

Fed repricing underpins Dollar strength

"The interim US-Iran peace agreement, alongside a shift in Federal Reserve (Fed) messaging, has disrupted the previously range-bound behaviour across several G10 currencies. The change in the Fed narrative is particularly supportive for the USD, enabling a break-out from long-established trading ranges. Reflecting this, the US Dollar Index (DXY) moved above 101 (Bloomberg, 26 June)."

"Although easing geopolitical tensions typically reduces demand for the USD as a “safe haven” currency, we expect the increasingly hawkish repricing of US rate expectations to become the main driver, supporting further USD strength over the near term. Importantly, Fed policy appears to be anchored in continued US economic resilience, rather than the stagflation-style trade-offs shaping policy debates elsewhere in G10."

"Hawkish repricing of US rates, supported by resilient growth, is USD positive."

"The US-Iran deal and a shift in Fed messaging ended rangebound moves in many G10 FX pairs."

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