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FX Navigator (Oct): USD strength supported by a hawkish Fed

24 September 2026

Key takeaways

  • A hawkish FOMC meeting freed the USD from a debasement theme; in addition, high bond yields are not only a USD issue.
  • Energy prices are reasserting their grip on the FX market; if they remain elevated, the EUR, GBP and JPY are vulnerable.
  • Despite supportive domestic factors we do not expect AUD-USD and NZD-USD to escape broader USD strength.

Our tactical view

^DXY = US Dollar Index, is an index (or measure) of the value of the USD against major global currencies, including the EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, SEK and CHF.

Source: HSBC

HSBC Positioning Indices

Note: Priced as of market close 21 September 2026

Source: HSBC, Bloomberg

Note: *Priced as at 10:49 HKT on 23 September 2026

Source: HSBC, Bloomberg

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