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US Dollar slips broadly as traders lock in September Fed cut bets

Marcus Feld7 August 20265 min read
US Dollar slips broadly as traders lock in September Fed cut bets

The dollar index fell to a two-month low as markets fully priced a September rate cut following soft employment figures.

The US dollar weakened across the board on Friday as traders fully priced in a Federal Reserve rate cut at the September meeting.

The move followed a softer-than-expected employment report, which added to a string of recent data pointing to a cooling labor market.

Treasury yields slid alongside the dollar, with the 2-year note leading declines as short-end rates adjusted to the more dovish outlook.

Traders are now looking to next week's inflation data as the next key input for confirming the pace of Fed easing.

Key Takeaways

  • DXY dropped to its lowest level in roughly two months.
  • Fed funds futures now imply near-certain odds of a September cut.
  • Treasury yields fell in tandem, pressuring the greenback further.
  • Focus shifts to next week's CPI print for confirmation.

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