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Published: 20 May 2026,06:13
Daily Market Analysis New
*US dollar remains supported by rising inflation and Treasury yields
*Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue fueling inflation fears
*Strong U.S. labor data reinforces resilient economic outlook
The US dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, remained elevated as the lack of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel inflation concerns and support expectations for tighter monetary policy.
Persistent disruptions to shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz have kept energy prices elevated, reinforcing fears that inflationary pressures could remain higher for longer. As a result, market participants increasingly expect major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, to maintain or potentially tighten interest rate policy further. This environment has continued supporting U.S. Treasury yields and, in turn, the US dollar.
The greenback also received additional support from resilient U.S. economic data. According to the latest ADP employment report, U.S. private employers added an average of 42,250 jobs over the previous four weeks, marking the strongest reading since the weekly series began in October 2025. The stronger labor market performance reinforced confidence in the overall U.S. economic outlook and strengthened expectations that the economy remains capable of withstanding a higher interest rate environment.
The combination of stronger-than-expected economic data and oil-driven inflation concerns has continued to underpin bullish momentum in the dollar.
Gold prices, on the other hand, extended their decline and fell to their lowest level since March 30 as persistent inflation fears kept Treasury yields elevated and reinforced expectations for further monetary tightening. Rising yields and a stronger dollar have continued to reduce the appeal of non-yielding assets such as gold, placing sustained pressure on the precious metal.
Overall, markets remain heavily focused on the interaction between geopolitical tensions, energy prices, inflation expectations, and central bank policy, with both the US dollar and gold continuing to react strongly to changes in yields and macroeconomic sentiment.
Technical Analysis
The dollar index is trading higher after a breakout above the 99.25 resistance level, reinforcing the short-term bullish structure.
Momentum indicators remain supportive, with the MACD strengthening and forming a bullish crossover, while the RSI at 61 holds above the midline and continues trending higher, indicating sustained buying pressure.
If bullish momentum persists, the index could extend gains toward the next resistance at 99.55, with further upside toward the psychological 100.00 level.
However, if momentum begins to fade, the index may retrace toward the 99.25 support level, which now acts as a key near-term floor.
Resistance Levels: 99.55, 100.00
Support Levels: 99.25, 98.90
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