The US dollar is pushing to new session highs against major counterparts including EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, and AUD/USD in late-session trading, even as US Treasury yields move notably lower. The 2-year yield has dropped 7.4 basis points to 3.840%, while the 10-year yield has fallen 8.6 basis points to 4.354%, creating a notable divergence where dollar strength is decoupling from rate dynamics. This suggests that capital flows and positioning are currently the dominant drivers rather than interest rate differentials. USD/JPY stands as the key exception, failing to participate in the broader dollar rally. Oil prices remain firm, while US equities are losing upside momentum, pointing to a risk-off undertone that may be supporting safe-haven USD demand. Traders should monitor key technical levels across these pairs, as the unusual divergence between a stronger dollar and falling yields may signal a positioning shift. If yields stabilize or rebound, the current dollar bid could intensify further, while a reversal in flows could quickly unwind gains.
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