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FX markets and central banks Overview - USD/CAD - AUD/USD

During the week of August 17–21, 2026, major currency pairs rallied against the U.S. dollar amid shifting monetary policy expectations. While accelerated Canadian inflation bolstered the CAD and a cooling job market complicated the RBA’s outlook in Australia, markets looked past hawkish FOMC minutes to price in upcoming Fed rate cuts, driving broad gains led by NZD and AUD.

22-08-2026 00:18 GMT by Moheb Hanna

Treasury Intervention Puts the Dollar Under Pressure

A sharp rise in US Treasury yields dominated the week before the Treasury Department expanded its long-term bond buyback programme. The move improved market liquidity and briefly reduced borrowing costs, but also weakened the dollar. With oil prices elevated and US debt exceeding USD40 trillion, investors are questioning whether Washington is becoming more willing to tolerate currency depreciation in order to stabilise the bond market.

21-08-2026 12:37 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

FOMC minutes, Canadian inflation data, and USD/CAD technical analysis

18-08-2026 12:20 GMT by Moheb Hanna

China’s economy is losing momentum - weak domestic demand and the property crisis

17-08-2026 09:31 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Chart alert: GBP/USD remains firm above 1.3479 ahead of US CPI

12-08-2026 11:09 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Dollar faces a tougher period as Fed expectations may shift

07-08-2026 15:05 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Chart alert: Yen’s 3-day weakness pauses at key 158.55/USD inflexion level ahead of NFP

07-08-2026 09:18 GMT by Kelvin Wong

US hiring slows sharply in June as leisure sector drags; unemployment rate ticks down to 4.2%

02-07-2026 21:00 GMT by Moheb Hanna

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