FX Weekly Outlook: The dollar may remain firm, although volatility could increase ahead of the U.S. midterm elections; expectations of additional Fed rate hikes provide support — Posted: 31 October 2026 17:18 [FISCO]

The story

The dollar fluctuated sharply in the FX market this week as uncertainty surrounding the US midterm elections increased.

However, persistent expectations for additional US rate hikes provided support for the dollar.

Although the Japan-US monetary policy meetings passed without incident, dollar-yen remained heavy in the ¥158 range.

At a glance

Market factorsThe dollar fluctuated sharply this week against the backdrop of the upcoming US midterm elections

US rate hike expectationsExpectations for additional US rate hikes were seen as a factor supporting the dollar

Yen exchange rateEven after the Japan-US monetary policy meetings, the ¥158 range remained heavy

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