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Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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US dollar index 0.5 to 1.5%

The US dollar may weaken if China retaliates against US sanctions.

Mechanism A shift in trade dynamics due to Chinese retaliation could lead to a weaker USD as trade imbalances adjust.

Knock-on effect weeks
#1US Sanctions on Iran Strain China Ties, Impact Oil and FX Markets
EUR/USD 1 to 2%

The euro might weaken if Europe imports more food, worsening the trade balance.

Mechanism Increased food imports could lead to a larger trade deficit, exerting downward pressure on the euro.

Knock-on effect weeks
#3Extreme Weather Threatens European Crop Yields, Pressures Food Prices
USD/CNY exchange rate 1% to 2%

The USD is likely to strengthen against the CNY as China's dollar demand persists.

Mechanism Increased demand for dollars to settle trade will likely cause the USD/CNY exchange rate to rise.

Direct effect weeks
#4China's Dollar Need Fuels Geopolitical Tensions, Impacts FX Markets
US Dollar Index (DXY) 0.5%

The dollar is likely to remain stable despite yield changes.

Mechanism The dollar's stability reflects balanced expectations of US economic performance and rate policy.

Direct effect weeks
#5US Treasury Yields Drop, Markets Brace for Policy Shifts