The strength of the US dollar has traditionally been assessed through reserves, trade invoicing, and capital flows. While these indicators remain central, global markets are
Inflation discussions entering 2026 remain heavily focused on demand. Markets debate whether consumers will slow, whether growth will soften, and whether easing price pressures will
Currency markets in 2026 are increasingly shaped by forces that sit outside traditional macro narratives. While attention remains focused on growth, inflation, and central bank
The opening weeks of a new trading year often create a misleading sense of clarity in FX markets. Fresh positioning, clean calendars, and renewed macro
Currency markets entered 2026 with a widely shared assumption that once major central banks reach a policy plateau, FX volatility should fade. With rates no
Currency markets in early 2026 appear calm on the surface. Volatility gauges remain contained, major currency pairs trade within familiar ranges, and there is no
Global currency markets entered 2026 with a familiar assumption that dollar liquidity tightens or loosens uniformly. That assumption is now proving unreliable. FX pricing across
As inflation cooled from recent highs, markets grew comfortable with the idea that price pressures were largely behind them. Demand slowed, supply chains normalized, and
Equity markets enter 2026 with strong momentum driven by optimism around productivity gains, technology investment, and resilient corporate earnings. At the same time, the US
As global markets enter 2026, the US dollar is being influenced by forces that rarely appear in headline narratives. While traders focus on rates, inflation,
