Headline: Dollar Falls Across the Board Despite Slight Rise in Treasury Yields
The US dollar opened weaker against all major currencies even as Treasury yields ticked higher, underscoring a cautious tone in global forex markets. With Washington’s shutdown resolved, attention shifts back to the economic calendar—though key data releases are expected to roll out on a revised timetable.
Early trade shows broad USD softness: EUR/USD up about 0.25%, USD/JPY down 0.11%, GBP/USD up 0.38%, USD/CHF down 0.33%, USD/CAD down 0.06%, AUD/USD up 0.40%, and NZD/USD up 0.05%. The move comes alongside modest gains in US yields, with the 2-year at 3.584% (+2.1 bps), 5-year at 3.690% (+2.3 bps), 10-year at 4.092% (+1.3 bps), and 30-year at 4.671% (+0.9 bps). US stock futures point lower ahead of the open, with the Dow off 44 points, S&P down 10, and Nasdaq lower by 41.
With the federal government reopened, agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Bureau of Economic Analysis are expected to prioritize Principal Federal Economic Indicators and publish updated release calendars. Historically, delayed reports—such as the September jobs report—are pushed out quickly once operations normalize, while later months can see at least a short lag to clear backlogs and ensure data integrity.
Policy and funding dynamics remain in focus for rates and FX. Federal Reserve officials, including Neel Kashkari and John R. Hammack, are scheduled to speak, and the US Treasury will sell 30-year bonds after an average 10-year auction. Traders in EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD will watch momentum levels closely as the market digests post-shutdown data timing, Fed commentary, and supply from the long bond auction.
Key Points: – US dollar declines against all majors despite a 1–2 bp rise across most Treasury maturities. – EUR/USD +0.25%, USD/JPY -0.11%, GBP/USD +0.38%, USD/CHF -0.33%, USD/CAD -0.06%, AUD/USD +0.40%, NZD/USD +0.05%. – Yields: 2Y 3.584%, 5Y 3.690%, 10Y 4.092%, 30Y 4.671%. – US stock futures softer: Dow -44, S&P -10, Nasdaq -41. – BLS and BEA to publish updated calendars; prioritized data will return first, with some lag for later reports. – Fed speakers and a 30-year Treasury auction in focus for market direction.
