Forex Focus — May 15, 2026, 09:00 UTC

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Welcome back to Forex Focus your institutional insight into the global currency markets. The Dollar Index is seeing consolidation today. US bond yields are slightly lower across the curve. The 10-year Treasury yield is down 0.45 or approximately 2 basis points. This suggests underlying dovish sentiment. EUR USD trades firmly at 1.1681. The pair remains in a tight range showing a 0.00 change. This comes despite quiet trading in major pairs. However geopolitical tensions are rising. We're watching for EM FX volatility. Turning to central banks the BOJ is clearly hawkish. Headline Bank of Japan Considers Near-Term Rate Hike. This could significantly impact the Yen. The Fed is also in focus. Chair Powell will step down by May 2026. This adds a layer of uncertainty. An economic indicator hit a 2008 low of 0.84. This pressures the Fed toward dovishness. For tomorrow EUR USD support is at 1.1650. Resistance is at 1.1720. That's a 70-pip range to watch. Tune in next time for more. Only