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US Dollar Index Today, Sep 25: DXY Slips as Yen Rebounds
US Dollar Index today, September 25, 2026: DXY slips near 101. Review US durable goods, Fed policy, Treasury yields and key levels before Michigan data.
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By Pratik Algo | September 25, 2026
Research cutoff: 13:42 UTC / 19:12 IST. Market snapshots retrieved between 13:38 and 13:42 UTC. Retrieval times are not exact trade timestamps. This is an intraday update, not a closing report.
The US Dollar Index today is trading near 101 after pulling back from Thursday’s stronger levels. The retrieved DXY headline quote was 100.97, down 0.27%, as investors balanced a rebound in the yen and softer oil prices against the possibility of further Federal Reserve tightening.
Friday’s pullback does not erase the broader weekly picture. Reuters reported that the dollar remained on course for a second consecutive weekly gain. With US durable-goods figures already released and Michigan consumer sentiment still ahead, the next move depends on how incoming information changes the interest-rate outlook.
Dollar Index and currency-market snapshot
| Instrument | Retrieved reading | Daily change |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar Index, DXY | 100.97 index points | −0.27% |
| EUR/USD | 1.1404 dollars per euro | +0.23% |
| GBP/USD | 1.3255 dollars per pound | +0.25% |
| USD/JPY | 157.63 yen per dollar | −0.77% |
| US 2-year Treasury yield | 4.897% | +0.2 basis points |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 5.171% | +0.8 basis points |
Source: Investing.com. The DXY quote is the provider’s derived index, not a Dollar Index futures contract. These snapshots update at different times, may be delayed and are not executable quotes. Changes use each provider’s previous reference close; yield changes are shown in basis points.
Why is the US dollar pulling back?
Two developments help explain Friday’s pressure. Oil eased as markets assessed hopes of progress in US–Iran negotiations. A sustained reduction in energy costs could moderate inflation concerns, although talks do not establish that a lasting agreement has been reached.
Meanwhile, the yen recovered after Japanese officials emphasized coordination with Washington over currency weakness. Reuters linked the move to comments from Japan’s finance minister about the shared policy stance. These were intervention warnings, not confirmation of a new intervention on Friday.
DXY also reflects developments outside the United States. ICE’s basket gives the euro a 57.6% weight and the yen 13.6%. Our interpretation: strength in those currencies can pull the index lower even when US yields remain elevated. A falling DXY therefore does not automatically mean that every aspect of the US economic outlook has weakened.
US durable goods deliver a mixed signal
The Census Bureau’s August release arrived at 12:30 UTC. Total durable-goods orders were virtually unchanged, while the components showed different trends.
| August indicator | Monthly change |
|---|---|
| Total durable-goods orders | 0.0% |
| Orders excluding transportation | +0.3% |
| Nondefense capital-goods orders excluding aircraft | +1.6% |
| Shipments in that same capital-goods category | +0.6% |
July’s headline increase was revised to 0.9%. The figures are seasonally adjusted, not inflation adjusted, and remain subject to revision.
Orders excluding transportation and nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft are different measures. The stronger latter reading points to resilience in business-equipment demand beneath the flat headline.
Our assessment: this is not an unambiguously weak report for the dollar. The implications depend on whether investors give more weight to the stalled headline or the stronger equipment figures, alongside subsequent inflation and employment data.
Fed policy remains an important source of dollar support
On September 16, the Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%. Its statement described solid economic activity and elevated inflation. This is the existing policy setting, not a new decision announced today.
The dollar outlook depends on expectations for the next decision, rather than the current rate alone. Persistent inflation could reinforce expectations of further tightening; convincing evidence of cooling prices or weaker demand could reduce that support.
Higher Treasury yields also need interpretation. In our assessment, a rise driven by expected monetary tightening can affect currencies differently from one driven by fiscal concerns or compensation for holding longer-term bonds. The captured yield readings and softer dollar illustrate why the relationship should not be treated as automatic.
DXY technical levels to watch
These references come from retrieved session data and dated historical prices. Their possible support or resistance roles are Pratik Algo’s analysis. The current session’s range is provisional.
| DXY reference | Basis and interpretation |
|---|---|
| 100.93–101.00 | Retrieved session-low area and the 101 round number; immediate area to monitor. |
| 101.31 | Displayed September 25 high; a recovery test. |
| 101.40 | September 24 high in the historical table; a further upside reference. |
| 100.54 | September 23 low; a lower historical reference if weakness extends. |
A sustained recovery through 101.31–101.40 would challenge the immediate pullback. Continued trading below 101, followed by a break of the session floor, would favour further consolidation or a deeper correction. The lower historical reference is not a promised target.
What could change the dollar outlook next?
| Time, UTC | Event | Status at the cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | US durable-goods orders | Released; discussed above |
| 14:00 | Final University of Michigan consumer sentiment and inflation expectations | Pending |
| 18:00 | Scheduled remarks from Fed’s Beth Hammack | Pending |
Add 5 hours 30 minutes for IST. Schedules can change. The Michigan survey’s inflation expectations may be as relevant for rate pricing as the headline confidence reading.
Dollar-supportive scenario: Firmer inflation expectations or hawkish policy communication could help DXY recover, particularly if supported by renewed pressure on counterpart currencies.
Dollar-negative scenario: Softer inflation expectations, easing energy pressure and continued euro or yen strength could extend the pullback. Weak consumer confidence alone would still require interpretation alongside the inflation readings.
For context, read our September 24 Dollar Index update and follow the Pratik Algo market research desk.
*Educational market commentary, not personalized investment advice. Price levels and scenarios can change after the stated cutoff. Cover: original AI-generated editorial illustration.*
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