# US Dollar

Type: Company (USD)

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-12**: Geopolitical Attacks on Shipping — Iran-backed Houthis attacked a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, and the U.S. military struck a container ship near Pakistan attempting to break its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher.
- **2026-08-12**: U.S. Inflation Data Release — The consumer price index for July is scheduled for release, serving as the week's main catalyst for currency markets and Fed rate expectations.
- **2026-08-07**: July U.S. Jobs Report — The nonfarm payrolls report showed softer-than-expected employment growth, increasing uncertainty over the Fed's next rate move.
- **2026-08-04T08:00:00+08:00**: Ringgit opens nearly unchanged vs USD, higher against majors — At market open, USD/MYR at 4.0935/4.1000, flat from previous close, while the ringgit strengthens against euro, yen, and sterling.
- **2026-08-03**: US ISM Manufacturing PMI for July released — Institute for Supply Management reports PMI at 55.6, above consensus of 54.0, reinforcing Fed rate hike expectations.
- **2026-07-11**: Johor state election — State election in Malaysia's Johor region results in political uncertainty for ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition.
- **2026-07**: Fed Chair Press Conference — Fed Chair Kevin Warsh held a press conference that did little to dispel doubts about the rate outlook, even as he noted progress on inflation.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### Dollar Steady at 99.86 as Markets Await US Inflation Print
2026-08-12 09:39:05 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. dollar index held near 99.86 on Wednesday as currency markets focused squarely on July’s U.S. inflation data for clues about the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate move. Rising oil prices from renewed attacks on key shipping routes are complicating the outlook, while traders remain split 52-48 on whether the Fed will keep rates steady or cut at the next meeting.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/dollar-steady-us-inflation-cpi-fed-rates-2026

### 23K US Jobs Lost in July: Dollar Tumbles, S&P 500 Hits Record
2026-08-08 07:20:19 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The US economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July 2026, obliterating forecasts and forcing a rapid repricing of Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. The dollar fell, Treasury yields dropped, and the S&P 500 rose to a new record as risk appetite surged. The report has revived concerns about labor market health and shifted the monetary policy outlook decisively dovish.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/dollar-drops-stocks-climb-weak-jobs-data

### Ringgit opens near flat vs USD at 4.0935 after strong US ISM PMI of 55.6
2026-08-04 05:54:17 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Malaysian ringgit traded almost unchanged against the US dollar at 4.0935 after the US ISM Manufacturing PMI surged to 55.6, reinforcing Fed hike expectations. Gains against other majors were tempered by falling oil prices and domestic political uncertainty.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/ringgit-flat-usd-strong-pmi-july-2026

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