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Abstract：The divergence between Federal Reserve guidance and market pricing is widening as traders position for 2026, setting the stage for significant volatility in the US Dollar. While the Fed’s latest dot plot conservatively suggests a single 25-basis-point rate cut in 2026, major financial institutions—including Goldman Sachs and Citi—are pricing in a more aggressive easing cycle of 50 to 75 basis points.
The divergence between Federal Reserve guidance and market pricing is widening as traders position for 2026, setting the stage for significant volatility in the US Dollar. While the Feds latest dot plot conservatively suggests a single 25-basis-point rate cut in 2026, major financial institutions—including Goldman Sachs and Citi—are pricing in a more aggressive easing cycle of 50 to 75 basis points.
The backdrop for this tug-of-war is a US economy that remains ostensibly robust but shows deepening “K-shaped” fractures. Third-quarter GDP defied expectations, printing at 4.3% (vs. 3.3% expected), driven by public spending and wealthy consumer resilience. However, underlying data reveals a deteriorating labor market perception and rising delinquency rates among lower-income brackets.
Despite the headline strength, the market consensus is betting that the Fed will be forced to prioritize the labor market over inflation in 2026. This view is bolstered by expectations that core PCE inflation will stabilize, allowing the central bank to pivot.
A critical variable for FOREX markets heading into the new year is the erosion of institutional norms. President Trump has signed a record 225 executive orders within a year, bypassing Congress on issues ranging from tariffs to military action.
Currency traders are increasingly pricing in the risk of political pressure on the Federal Reserve. Trump‘s “Great and Beautiful” legislative agenda relies heavily on fiscal expansion, which necessitates accommodating monetary policy. With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May 2026, speculation is mounting that a more dovish, loyalist chair could be appointed to monetize debt, potentially undermining the Dollars long-term credibility.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) currently exhibits a bearish technical structure. Short-term price action remains consolidated due to holiday thin liquidity, but the broader trend suggests weakness. Resistance is firm at 97.65, with immediate support at 97.49. A breach below 97.39 could accelerate the Greenbacks downside momentum as the market aligns with the dovish 2026 thesis.
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