North American Summary and Highlights 18 August

August 18, 2026 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw little change overall, but the commodity currencies saw some slippage. 

North American Summary and Highlights 17 August

August 17, 2026 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was softer in Europe but corrected higher in North America assisted by gains in oil. 

North American Summary and Highlights 14 August

August 14, 2026 7:26 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw some losses on the day, but weak US consumer data had little lasting impact. 

North American Summary and Highlights 13 August

August 13, 2026 7:45 PM UTC

Overview - The USD dipped on a slightly softer than expected US PPI, but later largely erased its losses. 

North American Summary and Highlights 12 August

August 12, 2026 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD initially dipped on a consensus US CPI, but finished stronger. 

North American Summary and Highlights 11 August

August 11, 2026 7:32 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was quiet awaiting Wednesday’s US CPI release. 

North American Summary and Highlights 10 August

August 10, 2026 7:49 PM UTC

Overview - Oil and UST yields picked as did USD/JPY though USD moves were modest elsewhere. 

North American Summary and Highlights 7 August

August 7, 2026 7:50 PM UTC

Overview - The USD fell on a weaker than expected US employment report. CAD was particularly strong with Canada’s employment report exceeding expectations. 

North American Summary and Highlights 6 August

August 6, 2026 7:51 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firmer on a pick-up in Middle East risks. 

North American Summary and Highlights 5 August

August 5, 2026 7:56 PM UTC

Overview - It was another quiet day with the USD slightly softer, notably versus the CAD. 

North American Summary and Highlights 4 August

August 4, 2026 7:50 PM UTC

Overview - While the market saw some optimism on Middle East peace prospects, the FX market was quiet. 

North American Summary and Highlights 3 August

August 3, 2026 7:40 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw some gains supported by strong ISM manufacturing data. 

North American Summary and Highlights 31 July

July 31, 2026 7:19 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw some recovery but fell to new lows in North America.

North American Summary and Highlights 30 July

July 30, 2026 7:55 PM UTC

Overview - The USD fell further, after weaker than expected Q2 GDP data, led by USD/JPY, where intervention was suspected. 

North American Summary and Highlights 29 July

July 29, 2026 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped after the FOMC left rates unchanged with the dip extending during Warsh’s press conference, with the UST curve sharply steeper and equities weaker. 

North American Summary and Highlights 28 July

July 28, 2026 7:35 PM UTC

Overview - Oil and the USD were slightly weaker, the latter led by EUR/USD.  

North American Summary and Highlights 27 July

July 27, 2026 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - Despite reduced Middle East risks, the USD regained a positive tone in North America. 

North American Summary and Highlights 17 July

July 17, 2026 7:35 PM UTC

Overview - Equities were under some pressure but the USD was little changed. 

North American Summary and Highlights 16 July

July 16, 2026 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced supported by mostly positive data. 

North American Summary and Highlights 14 July

July 14, 2026 7:53 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on a softer than expected US CPI, though corrected off its lows. 

North American Summary and Highlights 2 July

July 2, 2026 8:04 PM UTC

Overview - Europe saw a sharp dip in USD/JPY while the USD fell more broadly after softer than expected UIS employment data. 

North American Summary and Highlights 1 July

July 1, 2026 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw a dip after comments from Fed’s Warsh, but remained firm, supported by soft Eurozone inflation. 

North American Summary and Highlights 30 June

June 30, 2026 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - USD/JPY remained firm but the USD overall came off its highs. 

North American Summary and Highlights 29 June

June 29, 2026 8:00 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally softer, GBP/USD leading with help from a speech by the likely next Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. 

North American Summary and Highlights 26 June

June 26, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD stabilized after a wider US trade deficit initially extended its correction lower. 

North American Summary and Highlights 25 June

June 25, 2026 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced in Europe but slipped back after Q1 US consumer spending was revised lower. 

North American Summary and Highlights 24 June

June 24, 2026 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained generally bid, but corrected off its lows, EUR/USD leading the correction. 

North American Summary and Highlights 23 June

June 23, 2026 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained generally bid, while equities came under pressure led by tech. 

North American Summary and Highlights 22 June

June 22, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained generally bid, though GBP held up well after UK PM Starmer’s resignation. 

North American Summary and Highlights 18 June

June 18, 2026 8:02 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained bid on Friday. The SNB and BoE delivered no surprises.

North American Summary and Highlights 17 June

June 17, 2026 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - US2yr up 15bp back to the recent yield highs as split FOMC projects lean towards a rate hike, Warsh strikes mixed tone if uncompromising on inflation mandate. Dollar break highs, up 1%+ across most pairs

North American Summary and Highlights 16 June

June 16, 2026 7:18 PM UTC

Overview - Tuesday FX trade was generally subdued with markets awaiting Wednesday’s FOMC decision. 

North American Summary and Highlights 15 June

June 15, 2026 7:26 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw some correction from its initial losses seen on the US-Iran peace deal. 

North American Summary and Highlights 11 June

June 11, 2026 8:00 PM UTC

Overview - The USD ended softer after Trump cancelled threatened attacks on Iran and suggested a peace deal was close.  

North American Summary and Highlights 10 June

June 10, 2026 7:56 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly firmer with Middle East risk outweighing a softer than expected US core CPI.  

North American Summary and Highlights 9 June

June 9, 2026 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD corrected early losses after Trump stated Iran had downed a US helicopter. 

North American Summary and Highlights 8 June

June 8, 2026 7:40 PM UTC

Overview - The USD came off its highs with oil, but remained mostly firm. 

North American Summary and Highlights 5 June

June 5, 2026 7:33 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced across the board on strong US employment data. Canadian employment also exceeded expectations. 

North American Summary and Highlights 4 June

June 4, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped in Europe but retraced most of its losses in North America. 

North American Summary and Highlights 3 June

June 3, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly firmer but came off its highs as USD/JPY failed to break 160. 

North American Summary and Highlights 2 June

June 2, 2026 7:48 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly firmer but came off its highs as USD/JPY failed to break 160. 

North American Summary and Highlights 1 June

June 1, 2026 8:03 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was stronger as Iran signaled it would cease negotiations with the US in protest at Israeli actions in Lebanon. 

North American Summary and Highlights 29 May

May 29, 2026 7:55 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on the possibility of Trump agreeing to a MoU with Iran, though uncertainty over what this would mean for the Strait of Hormuz kept the move moderate. 

North American Summary and Highlights 28 May

May 28, 2026 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on a report of a deal between the US and Iran, though Trump’s approval is still needed.  

North American Summary and Highlights 27 May

May 27, 2026 7:36 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly firmer after the White House denied an Iranian report of a memo of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.