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US Dollar Index Holds Above 103.00 as Fed Hike Bets and Iran Risks Mount

The US Dollar Index sustains gains above 103.00, supported by hawkish Fed rate expectations and rising geopolitical risks following attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.

📅 November 13, 2026 🕐 1 min read

2 assets impacted (Forex, Bonds). Net bias: 2 Bullish, 0 Bearish, 0 Neutral. Strongest signal: USD ↑ 6/10 (75% confidence).

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USD

Bullish 🤖 75%

📅 Short-term 🌍 US · Explicit

Hotter-than-expected October US inflation plus hawkish Fed commentary have markets fully pricing a 25 bps December hike and a 13% chance of a 50 bps move, pushing DXY to the highest level since April 2025 above 103.00. Trump's Iran warnings and attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and ships in the Strait of Hormuz add safe-haven demand. A PPI miss or dovish FOMC speeches could stall the rally.

Catalysts

▲ December Fed hike fully priced in, ~13% chance of 50 bps, after hotter October CPI
▲ Trump's Iran threats and attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz boosting safe-haven demand

Risk Factors

▼ Index in bullish consolidation after a three-day rally, warranting caution before confirming the trend continues
▼ RBC notes the September surge in US bond yields largely reversed in October and November

US10Y

Bullish 🤖 65%

📅 Short-term 🌍 US · Explicit

Hotter October CPI, hawkish Fed pricing with a December hike fully priced in, and an overnight move higher in crude oil keep the 10-year yield comfortably above the 5% threshold. Though RBC notes the September yield surge largely reversed in October and November, the tightening case supports yields.

Catalysts

▲ Yield holding above 5% amid fully priced December Fed rate hike
▲ Overnight rise in crude oil prices adding inflation pressure

Risk Factors

▼ RBC notes the September surge in US government bond yields largely reversed in October and November

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🎯 Key Takeaways

The CME Group's FedWatch Tool shows a 25-bps December rate hike is fully priced in, with a 13% chance of a 50-bps increase.
The US 10-year Treasury yield remains above the 5% threshold amid inflationary pressures and rising crude oil prices.
The DXY reached its highest level since April 2025 following a three-day rally.
President Trump issued warnings to Iran regarding attacks on US officials and energy infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz.

📝 Executive Summary

The US Dollar Index (DXY) maintains levels above 103.00, marking its highest point since April 2025. Markets have fully priced in a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike for December, with a 13% probability of a 50-basis-point increase, while geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz bolster safe-haven demand for the Greenback.

❓ FAQ

USD · Why is the dollar rising right now?

Hotter October US inflation and hawkish Fed comments have traders fully pricing a 25 bps rate hike in December with a 13% chance of a larger 50 bps move, and Middle East tensions add safe-haven buying, lifting the index to its highest since April 2025 above 103.00.

USD · What could stop the dollar's rally?

A break below 103.00 would expose support at 102.60-102.50, and Friday's PPI data or FOMC member speeches could shift rate expectations; geopolitical headlines could also cut either way.

US10Y · Why is the 10-year yield above 5%?

Hotter October inflation data, a fully priced December Fed rate hike, and rising crude oil prices keep the benchmark 10-year yield comfortably above the 5% level.

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