# Dollar Pauses as Fed Focus Intensifies

> Dollar dips briefly before Fed rate decisions next week.
- Title: Dollar Pauses as Fed Focus Intensifies · The Economic Times
- Summary: Dollar dips briefly before Fed rate decisions next week. Dollar briefly dipped as investors anticipated hawkish central bank rate moves in Japan, US, and…
- Keywords: dollar, fed, interest rates, central bank, currency market, us economy, money, business, Pauses, Focus, Intensifies, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/forex-news/dip-in-the-dollar-takes-a-breather-with-fed-in-focus/articleshow/135104703.cms
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-22T02:22:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dollar, fed, interest rates, central bank, currency market, us economy, money, business
## Dollar Pauses
Dollar took a brief pause Thursday as investors prepared for central bank meetings next week.
## Sterling Rises
Sterling hit a one-month high of $1.3409 supported by hotter-than-expected British inflation.
## Australian Dollar Holds
Australian dollar hung on above 70 US cents at $0.7025 after recent gains.
## New Zealand Kiwi Rises
New Zealand kiwi reached a one-month high of $0.5709 ahead of expected rate hike.
## Euro Stalls
Euro settled in tight range above $1.12 amid fiscal concerns and energy fragility.
## Yen Holds at 158
Yen held steady at 158 to the dollar amid intervention threats and rate hike expectations.
## Fed Rate Decision
Federal Reserve expected to hold rates at 3.75-4% in October but hike in December.
## Key takeaway

Dollar briefly dipped as investors anticipated hawkish central bank rate moves in Japan, US, and Europe next week.