The dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.26%, hitting a 1.5-week high and extending gains to a third consecutive session. The dollar is getting support ahead of the 2-day FOMC meeting starting today, as markets expect Fed Chair Warsh to deliver somewhat hawkish comments on future rate hikes.
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Related tickers and likely impact
DXY
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: high
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 102.02 |
| Change that session | +0.27% |
AUD/USD
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 0.70162 |
| Change that session | -0.28% |
EUR/USD
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 1.11744 |
| Change that session | -0.27% |
GBP/USD
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 1.33422 |
| Change that session | -0.29% |
NZD/USD
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 0.56811 |
| Change that session | -0.36% |
USD/CAD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 1.40130 |
| Change that session | +0.04% |
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