This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. By visiting monetamarkets.com, you accept our cookie policy.
Allow all
Important Information
You are accessing the international Moneta Markets website. This is separate from www.monetamarkets.co.uk, which is operated by Moneta Markets Capital Ltd, a firm regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”).
This website is operated by Moneta Markets’ international entities, which are not regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom. If you invest through this website, you will therefore not benefit from the protections available under the FCA’s regulatory framework. In particular:
• Negative Balance Protection will not be guaranteed.
• The FCA’s leverage restrictions will not apply.
• You will not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service (“FOS”) to resolve disputes.
• You will not be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (“FSCS”).
• Funds you deposit will not benefit from the safeguards required under the FCA’s Client Assets Sourcebook. The protection available to your funds will depend on the regulations of the relevant local regulator.
By choosing to continue to this website, you acknowledge and confirm that:
1. This website is owned by Moneta Markets’ international entities, rather than FCA-regulated Moneta Markets Capital Ltd.
2. Neither Moneta Markets Limited nor any other Moneta Markets international entity is based in the United Kingdom or licensed by the FCA.
3. You are accessing this website entirely on your own initiative, without having been solicited by Moneta Markets in any way.
4. Investing through this website does not entitle you to the protections available under the FCA’s regulatory framework.
5. If you invest through this website or with any Moneta Markets international entity, the applicable rules and regulations will be those of the relevant international regulatory authorities, rather than the FCA.
Moneta Markets confirms that it holds the licences and authorisations required to provide the services and financial derivative products described on this website. Anyone accessing this website and opening a trading account does so voluntarily, on their own initiative and without prior solicitation.
By confirming that you wish to proceed, you affirm that your decision to access this website was made solely on your own initiative and that no Moneta Markets entity has solicited you.
I confirm my intention to proceed and enter this website.
Please note that Moneta Markets operates this website and its services are not directed at residents of your jurisdiction.
The information on this site is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
If you have arrived here in error, we kindly advise you to exit the site.
Access to this website is subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Moneta Markets is not established in or operating from Singapore and does not offer its products or services to Singapore citizens or residents. Account applications from Singapore citizens or residents will not be accepted.
If these restrictions apply to you, you should not open an account or use any products or services offered by Moneta Markets.
By continuing, you confirm that you are accessing this website on your own initiative and not as a result of any direct solicitation, invitation, or targeted marketing by Moneta Markets.
Content on this website does not serve as an offer, invitation, solicitation or promotion of any product or service in any jurisdiction where such activity is barred by law, and you remain solely obligated to ensure your access complies with all local regulations.
Back to Blog Home
October 22, 2026 | john
The US dollar remains under pressure as falling Treasury yields compete with expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a restrictive monetary policy. Meanwhile, diverging central bank outlooks are shaping currency movements, with the Australian dollar facing mixed price action despite a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia stance and the British pound holding near recent highs. Investors are also monitoring Canadian dollar strength and geopolitical risks affecting oil prices as they assess the broader outlook for global markets.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is hovering around 101.70, reflecting a market balancing lower US Treasury yields against expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a restrictive policy stance. Falling yields can reduce the dollar’s relative yield appeal, while expectations of further monetary tightening may limit its downside. The next directional move will depend on incoming US economic data, changes in bond yields, and updated expectations for the Fed’s policy path.
The Australian dollar is trading near the 0.7000 level against the US dollar despite a hawkish stance from the Reserve Bank of Australia. This divergence suggests that a supportive domestic interest-rate outlook does not automatically translate into immediate currency strength. Broader US dollar movements, investor risk appetite, and expectations for the relative policy paths of the RBA and Federal Reserve remain important influences on AUD/USD.
The Canadian dollar is strengthening against the US dollar, with rising oil prices identified as a key supporting factor in the reported USD/CAD decline. As a major energy exporter, Canada can benefit from stronger crude prices through improved export revenue and changes in market expectations for the domestic economy. However, USD/CAD is also sensitive to Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada expectations, so the sustainability of the move will depend on both energy-market developments and interest-rate pricing.
The British pound is consolidating near 1.3400 against the US dollar, close to a reported high not seen since September 16. The pound’s relative strength may reflect a softer US dollar, changing expectations for monetary policy, and market assessments of the United Kingdom’s economic outlook. Traders will be watching upcoming UK inflation and economic data alongside US Treasury yields to determine whether sterling can extend its gains or enter a deeper consolidation.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has risen above $97.50 per barrel in the reported market setup amid concerns over drone attacks involving Saudi Arabia and Russia. The possibility of supply disruptions can raise the geopolitical risk premium in oil prices as traders reassess the availability of crude and the security of key production or transport infrastructure. Although oil remains a significant market driver, its effects on currencies and inflation expectations will depend on whether supply concerns persist and how central banks respond to the broader price outlook.
The US dollar’s outlook remains closely tied to Treasury yields and expectations for Federal Reserve policy, while differences in central bank outlooks continue to shape movements across major currencies. The Australian dollar’s mixed performance, the Canadian dollar’s reported strength, and the British pound’s consolidation near 1.3400 illustrate how domestic monetary policy and broader dollar sentiment can produce different outcomes across the forex market. Meanwhile, WTI’s rise above $97.50 highlights the continuing influence of geopolitical risks, leaving traders focused on economic data, central bank signals, and developments that could change the market’s direction.
Ready to trade global markets with confidence? Join Moneta Markets today and unlock 1000+ instruments, ultra-fast execution, ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, and more! Start now with Moneta Markets!
Market update by
Share:
Open a live account and start trading in just minutes.
Fund your account using a wide range of funding methods.
Access 1000+ instruments across all asset classes
