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USD Supported After Hawkish Fed Dot Plot

USD gains support after Fed projects rate hike The US dollar has been supported following the hawkish Fed dot plot last week. The Fed delivered a hawkish surprise by projecting a rate hike this year. There are now 32 bps of tightening priced in by year-end, with

US Dollar Rally Pauses

USD rally pauses as global risk appetite improves The US Dollar rally has paused due to improved global risk appetite. Core PCE rose 0.3% MoM in May, in line with consensus expectations, but remains above the Fed's target at 3.4% YoY. The pause in the USD rally is a

Dollar Weakness Prompts EUR/USD Retest

EUR/USD retests key zone amid US dollar weakness The US dollar has been supported by a hawkish Fed dot plot, with 32 bps of tightening priced in by year-end. The market is pricing in a 29% chance of a hike in July and 60% probability of a move in September.