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The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains in a corrective phase near the 100.00 level, supported by a pullback in oil prices that reduced fears of inflationary pressures. The index, which had risen on expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy, is now consolidating after crude oil prices retreated from multi-month highs. This development has eased concerns about energy-driven inflation, which had previously pressured the USD. For traders, the dollar's consolidation creates a neutral technical environment ahead of the Fed's upcoming policy decision. A break above 100.00 could signal renewed bullish momentum, while a drop below 99.50 might indicate weakness. The mixed signals from energy markets and central bank policy expectations are keeping volatility in check. The key focus now shifts to the Fed's meeting this week, where policymakers will weigh inflation data against economic growth. Gulf investors should monitor how oil price movements interact with USD positioning, as energy exports account for a significant portion of regional economies. A sharp rebound in oil prices could reintroduce inflation risks and test the dollar's resilience.
