Forex Focus — Aug 19, 2026, 09:00 UTC

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The 30-year Treasury yield surged to a 19-year high today. This macro shift strengthens the Dollar Index. DXY gained on robust US yield differentials, widening by significant basis points. Fed expectations remain hawkish. EUR/USD trades at 1.1576, down 9 pips. The trend is clearly bearish. The ECB's relative dovishness weighs. Look for tomorrow's support at 1.1550. Resistance sits at 1.1600. Rising US yields pressured carry trades. Expect increased volatility in emerging market FX. The Fed's hawkish stance contrasts the ECB. The BOJ maintains ultra-loose policy. This divergence pushed USD/JPY to 159.59. US equities declined on this yield surge, as per breaking news. Stay tuned to rawfin.tv for more.