The dollar index finished little changed on Friday, finding support from a jump in WTI crude oil prices.

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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:36:31 GMT · 2h 5m ago

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Why

Rising crude oil prices raise inflation expectations, potentially prompting the Fed to pursue tighter monetary policy.

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The dollar's stability suggests a complex interplay between energy market volatility and monetary policy expectations. Investors are monitoring crude price movements for signals on future inflation and Federal Reserve actions.

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