USD continues to strengthen despite softer US inflationFX Daily Snapshot
中文标题
尽管美国通胀放缓，美元仍持续走强 · 外汇每日快照
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
The US dollar extended its rally, pushing the dollar index toward June's year-to-date high of 101.80, even after August core PCE inflation slowed to 3.0% year-on-year versus 3.3% expected, with downward revisions trimming 36bps. The three-month annualized rate fell to 2.1%. The yen was the weakest performer, dropping about 0.5% to 158.44 per dollar after BoJ Summary of Opinions dampened October hike bets. Brent slipped below USD100/bbl as Middle East crude flows recovered to 98% of pre-conflict levels.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 10/01/2026
- Research topic
- US Dollar (DXY) · Inflation · Fed Policy
- Time horizon
- October 2026
Key arguments
- Soft US inflation data and dovish Fed rhetoric failed to dampen dollar upward momentum.
- The probability of a back-to-back Fed hike next month ahead of US mid-term elections continues to fall.
- BoJ Summary of Opinions prompted markets to scale back October hike expectations from around 10bps to 5bps.
- Crude oil flows recovered to 98% of pre-conflict levels, but diesel and gasoline shipments remain near 58%.
Key numbers
- Dollar index level versus YTD high
- near 101.80
- Core PCE YoY (August)
- 3.0% vs 3.3% consensus
- Core PCE 3-month annualized
- 2.1%
- USD/JPY high
- 158.44
- Brent crude price
- below USD100/barrel
Main risks
- Market-implied Fed hike expectations could shift further if upcoming NFP and CPI surprise.
- BoJ may hike faster than expected if inflation shows upward deviation, unwinding yen weakness.
- Shipping risks in the Middle East could reverse the oil flow recovery, supporting energy prices and inflation.
Corresponding source evidence
1 1st October 2026 USD continues to strengthen despite softer US inflation 1 st October 2026 USD: US inflation & lower energy prices fail to dampen upward momentum The US dollar has continued to strengthen overnight resulting in the dollar index moving closer to the year-to-date high from June at 101.80.
· October 2026The US dollar’s upward momentum has continued even after recent Fed rhetoric and softer US inflation data should help to dampen expectations for more aggressive Fed hikes.
The report revealed that the core PCE deflator increased by 0.2%M/M in August, and there were bigger than expected downward revisions to prior months.
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Cross-institution comparison · DXY
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUFGUSD continues to strengthen despite softer US inflation · FX Daily Snapshot | 10/01/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
| NatixisAIR - The Winner Takes Portugal (And A Load of Debt) | 10/19/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| Saxo BankMarket Quick Take - Chipmakers extend their slide as Brent holds above 107 | 10/19/2026 | Bearish | — | Not stated |
| ING THINKfx daily inflation versus ai overbuild story dominates | 10/16/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
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