Forex Focus — Aug 21, 2026, 09:00 UTC

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EUR/USD gained 28 pips, now at 1.1682. The Dollar Index is broadly under pressure. This reflects growing market expectations for a more dovish Fed. EUR/USD surged 0.28% today. This move pushed it to 1.1682. Dollar weakness drove this advance. USD/CHF showed unusual volatility, falling 44 basis points. It now trades at 0.7996. This highlights broad-based dollar vulnerability. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan maintains its ultra-dovish stance. This supports carry trade dynamics. USD/JPY holds firm at 158.83, up 18 pips. Fed rhetoric this week leaned slightly more dovish. ECB commentary, however, remained cautious. This divergence impacts cross-currency flows. We saw "Oil Prices Climb" today, noted in headlines. This adds a layer of inflationary uncertainty. For tomorrow, EUR/USD finds immediate support at 1.1650. Resistance is firm at 1.1700. USD/JPY support lies at 158.50. Resistance approaches 159.00. Stay ahead with rawfin.tv.