USD advance after NFP report curtailed ahead of US CPI reportFX Daily Snapshot

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非农报告后美元涨势在美国CPI报告公布前受限·FX Daily Snapshot

MUFG09/07/2026updated 10/17/2026

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Core conclusion · Tlines extraction

MUFG's FX Daily Snapshot for September 7, 2026, analyzes the US dollar's strength following a stronger-than-expected August nonfarm payrolls report, which has lifted the dollar index to near its 200-day moving average. The report highlights that the upcoming US CPI report is likely pivotal for the Fed's decision on whether to hike rates this month, with market expectations showing about 15bps of hikes priced in for the FOMC meeting. In Europe, MUFG expects the ECB to deliver a 25bps hike this week but notes potential downside risks for the euro if the ECB does not strongly signal further hikes. Political developments in Germany, including strong AfD performance in state elections, are monitored but not expected to cause significant policy changes.

Institution: MUFG
Published: 09/07/2026
Research topic: German election impact · German Politics
Time horizon: short_term

Key arguments

The stronger US dollar is supported by higher US yields, with the 2-year Treasury yield up 3-4bps since the NFP report and ~15bps of hikes priced in for this month's FOMC meeting.
The August NFP report indicates gradual labor demand strengthening, with private employment averaging 84k/month in the first eight months of 2026 vs 25k/month in 2025, but wage growth slowing to 3.1% YoY.
The upcoming US CPI report for August is likely to be decisive for a potential Fed hike this month, as core inflation has undershot expectations in two of the last three months.
MUFG expects a 25bps ECB hike this week, but sees modest downside risk for the euro if the ECB does not strongly signal another hike before year-end.
Political developments in Germany, including AfD's strong performance in Saxony-Anhalt, have had limited market impact, but fiscal policy remains supportive.

Key numbers

US Dollar Index support level: 99.150
2-year US Treasury yield change since NFP: +3-4bps
Fed rate hikes priced in for this month: 15bps
Private employment average per month (first 8 months of 2026): 84k
Private employment average per month (2025): 25k
Average hourly earnings growth (August YoY): 3.1%
ECB rate hikes priced in by mid-next year: 75bps
ECB hikes priced in by year-end: 50bps

Main risks

If the US CPI report shows stronger-than-expected core inflation, it could increase the likelihood of a Fed rate hike this month, further strengthening the USD.
The ECB could disappoint expectations if it does not signal another hike before year-end, posing modest downside risk to the euro.
Political instability in Germany could undermine market confidence, although fiscal policy is expected to remain supportive.

Corresponding source evidence

It has been reported that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party performed strongly in the Saxony-Anhalt state election over the weekend but just fell short of a parliamentary majority. The AfD won almost 44% of the vote amid record turnout up from a vote share of 20.8% in the 2021 regional elections. · short_term

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