North American Summary and Highlights 1 Apr

April 1, 2026 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on Middle East peace hopes, but corrected late ahead of an address from Trump. 

North American Summary and Highlights 31 Mar

March 31, 2026 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped, particularly versus EUR and JPY, on reduced fears of escalation in the Middle East conflict. 

North American Summary and Highlights 30 Mar

March 30, 2026 7:29 PM UTC

Overview - Middle East worries persisted keeping the USD mostly bid, though USD/JPY saw some slippage. 

North American Summary and Highlights 27 Mar

March 27, 2026 7:28 PM UTC

Overview - Middle East worries persisted with the main FX development being USD/JPY breaking above 160. 

North American Summary and Highlights 26 Mar

March 26, 2026 7:51 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was modestly stronger with Middle East tensions increasing. 

North American Summary and Highlights 25 Mar

March 25, 2026 7:39 PM UTC

Overview - The USD picked up with the US and Iran clearly remaining far apart regarding any potential peace deal. 

North American Summary and Highlights 24 Mar

March 24, 2026 7:37 PM UTC

Overview - FX movements were modest though the USD and oil rose on a report of US troops being sent to the Gulf. 

North American Summary and Highlights 23 Mar

March 23, 2026 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped after Trump postponed an assault on Iranian power plants, claiming progress was being made in talks with Iran, though Iran talks were taking place. 

North American Summary and Highlights 20 Mar

March 20, 2026 7:36 PM UTC

Overview - Rising Middle East concerns lifted the USD and UST yields while equities fell ahead of the weekend. 

North American Summary and Highlights 19 Mar

March 19, 2026 7:50 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was softer despite Middle East risks which eased somewhat in late trade.  GBP and a lesser extent EUR were supported by central bank meetings, though USD/JPY also fell substantially. 

North American Summary and Highlights 18 Mar

March 18, 2026 7:50 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firmer on a strong PPI, Middle East risks and post-FOMC comments from Fed’s Powell. 

North American Summary and Highlights 17 Mar

March 17, 2026 7:33 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly softer in subdued trading with Wednesday’s FOMC decision awaited. 

North American Summary and Highlights 16 Mar

March 16, 2026 7:38 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally softer as oil corrected from early highs above $100. 

North American Summary and Highlights 13 Mar

March 13, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally firm on Middle East risks. Economic data was weak in the US, UK and particularly Canada. 

North American Summary and Highlights 12 Mar

March 12, 2026 7:35 PM UTC

Overview - Comments from Iran and Trump added to Middle East worries, lifting both oil and the USD. 

North American Summary and Highlights 11 Mar

March 11, 2026 7:39 PM UTC

Overview - Concerns about the Middle East conflict persist, which lifted both oil and the USD. 

North American Summary and Highlights 10 Mar

March 10, 2026 7:48 PM UTC

Overview - Oil and the USD weakened through most of the session, but a late correction in oil saw the USD losses largely erased. 

North American Summary and Highlights 9 Mar

March 9, 2026 8:11 PM UTC

Overview - The USD opened firmer but eventually fully erased its gains, in line with volatile moves in oil. 

North American Summary and Highlights 6 Mar

March 6, 2026 8:59 PM UTC

Overview - The USD opened firmer on Middle East worries, but lost momentum after weak US employment data. 

North American Summary and Highlights 5 Mar

March 5, 2026 8:57 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firm on Middle East worries, but saw a late correction from its highs. 

North American Summary and Highlights 4 Mar

March 4, 2026 8:49 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw modest losses on hopes that the conflict in the Middle East could be resolved. 

North American Summary and Highlights 3 Mar

March 3, 2026 8:45 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firmer on Middle East risks but came off its highs as equities came off early lows. 

North American Summary and Highlights 2 Mar

March 2, 2026 8:45 PM UTC

Overview - The USD has advanced on the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, with UST yields firmer and equities recovering well after a weak open. 

North American Summary and Highlights 27 Feb

February 27, 2026 8:44 PM UTC

Overview - Despite a strong US PPI, the USD was mostly weaker, with negative risk appetite sending equities and UST yields lower. 

North American Summary and Highlights 26 Feb

February 26, 2026 8:49 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw some gains, particularly versus the GBP, as equities came under pressure. 

North American Summary and Highlights 25 Feb

February 25, 2026 8:43 PM UTC

Overview - USD/JPY led USD gains in Europe but the USD slipped back in North America. 

North American Summary and Highlights 24 Feb

February 24, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

Overview - Japan PM Takaichi voiced concerns about further BOJ rate hikes, which prompted across the board JPY weakness and this was extended in the Americas.  

North American Summary and Highlights 23 Feb

February 23, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

Overview - USD drifted marginally lower in U.S. trading, after a mild bounce in Europe.  

North American Summary and Highlights 20 Feb

February 20, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

Overview - USD had a choppy upward path, as the details of the Q4 U.S. GDP were better than the headline number.  

North American Summary and Highlights 19 Feb

February 19, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

Overview - USD moved up as Fed easing thoughts were trimmed.   

North American Summary and Highlights 18 Feb

February 18, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

Overview - USD drifted down and then up on Tuesday, as the market waits for the key Q4 GDP data at the end of the week.   

North American Summary and Highlights 17 Feb

February 17, 2026 4:40 PM UTC

Overview - A slightly firmer USD, as equities impacted by AI concerns over profitability and disruption to existing industries. 

North American Summary and Highlights 13 Feb

February 13, 2026 8:47 PM UTC

Overview - A slightly softer than expected US CPI weighed on the USD but overall moves were modest. 

North American Summary and Highlights 10 Feb

February 10, 2026 9:00 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed overall, but came under some pressure, particularly USD/JPY, after weak US data. 

North American Summary and Highlights 9 Feb

February 9, 2026 8:35 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw substantial losses across the board, with comments from Hassett raising fears of weak employment data. 

North American Summary and Highlights 6 Feb

February 6, 2026 8:34 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly weaker as risk appetite recovered. 

North American Summary and Highlights 5 Feb

February 5, 2026 9:03 PM UTC

Overview - GBP was weak after a close BoE vote for unchanged policy, but otherwise the USD saw only modest gains. 

North American Summary and Highlights 4 Feb

February 4, 2026 8:30 PM UTC

Overview - While US data was mixed, the USD made gains. 

North American Summary and Highlights 3 Feb

February 3, 2026 8:48 PM UTC

Overview - On a day when equities struggled, the USD was little changed, gains in early Europe fading. 

North American Summary and Highlights 2 Feb

February 2, 2026 8:34 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced both before and after a stronger ISM manufacturing index. 

North American Summary and Highlights 30 Jan

January 30, 2026 8:43 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced after Warsh was nominated for Fed Chair, with US data also supportive. 

North American Summary and Highlights 29 Jan

January 29, 2026 8:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed overall, but saw some volatility after equities came under pressure. 

North American Summary and Highlights 28 Jan

January 28, 2026 8:54 PM UTC

Overview - The USD got a lift from comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent, but the FOMC meeting had little lasting impact, while Bessent’s comments largely overshadowed the Bank of Canada decision.