Dollar falls as weaker US data forces rethink on Fed rate hike odds

AI Market Summary
Weaker-than-expected U.S. data (retail sales falling for the first time in nine months alongside softer jobs and inflation) is lowering perceived odds of near-term Fed tightening, prompting broad USD selling. The euro moved to a two-month high and the yen firmed after prior intervention-driven volatility. Attention now shifts to Jackson Hole for policy guidance, keeping FX positioning sensitive to any signal on the Fed's reaction function.
Impact level
● Medium
Affected assets
NCSIDXY2USD/USDT-0.10%
AI Insight · NCSIDXY2USD/USDTAI Insight
▼ Bearish
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The dollar fell on Monday after investors reassessed the outlook for near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes following softer U.S. economic data. U.S. retail sales posted their first decline in nine months, alongside unexpected job losses and mild inflation. The euro rose to a two-month high against the dollar, while the yen recovered some ground after historic intervention efforts. Markets are now looking to next week’s Jackson Hole symposium for guidance on how policymakers view the latest data.