United States Dollar: Policy divergence and risk sentiment – BNY
By FXStreet Insights Team
Updated: 15 Jun 2026
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According to BNY’s Bob Savage, the Dollar is trading within a broader risk-on environment after the U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased energy supply concerns. FX markets are highly sensitive to policy divergence, with USD trends reassessed alongside JPY and KRW.
According to BNY’s Bob Savage, the Dollar is trading within a broader risk-on environment after the U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased energy supply concerns. FX markets are highly sensitive to policy divergence, with USD trends reassessed alongside JPY and KRW. Investors are focused on central bank decisions and higher-for-longer rate risks.
Dollar tracks global policy shifts
"This has reduced the immediate energy supply risks and supported a broad risk-on move across equities, bonds and currencies."
"FX markets remain sensitive to policy divergence, with attention on JPY, KRW and USD trends as investors reassess carry trades and intervention risks."
"Despite the positive geopolitical backdrop, investors remain focused on central bank policy, global growth trends and whether improving sentiment can overcome persistent concerns around inflation, rates and capital flows."
(This article was created with the help of an Artificial Intelligence tool and reviewed by an editor.)
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