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title: "Dollar strength persists as markets weigh Fed policy and global risks"
type: "News"
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description: "The US dollar index (DXY) rose 0.02% to 101.49, marking a 3.12% gain year-to-date. Weekly gains of 0.23% were driven by expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve policy and escalating Middle East tensions."
datetime: "2026-07-27T15:32:21.000Z"
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# Dollar strength persists as markets weigh Fed policy and global risks

The dollar index (DXY), which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, was last up 0.02% at $101.49 and remains up about 3.12% for the year to date. Dollar weekly moves and key drivers: Over the past week, the index rose 0.23%, supported by expectations of a more hawkish Federal Reserve, driven by escalating Middle East tensions...

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