$DXY - Ballads of The Dollar (Q3/Q4 2025/26)U.S. Dollar Currency IndexTVC:DXYMr_J__fxDXY - Ballads of The Dollar DXY (Q3-Q4/2025) (2026) *** NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVISE ! PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH BEFORE PARTAKING ON ANY TRADING ACITVITY BASED SOLEY ON THIS IDEA. *Fundamental Summary What to Watch out for : -The Dollar Index (DXY) has recently retraced from mid-2025 highs as markets price an easing cycle for the Federal Reserve. The Fed began cutting rates in 2025 and market pricing implies additional cuts through late-2025/early-2026. That shift is the main near-term headwind for the dollar. -The broad macro backdrop (slower global growth, easing inflation) supports a gradual USD softening on average in 2026 — but risk events (hotter-than-expected inflation, geopolitical flight-to-safety, tariff shocks) could trigger episodic dollar strength. +1 - Bank/Strategy Notes (JPMorgan, market reports) show many Macro desks expecting some USD weakness into 2026, but divergence in regional growth and rate paths keeps volatility and range trading likely. +1 - Key current fundamentals and news drivers. Fed policy path / rate cuts: The OECD and market pricing expect more Fed easing (several 25bp cuts across late-2025 into 2026). The magnitude and timing of cuts are the single largest driver for DXY. A faster/larger easing path → weaker DXY; A delayed or shallower path → stronger DXY. +1 - U.S. GDP Growth & Labor data: Slowing growth and softer payrolls increase rate-cut expectations; any surprising strength in jobs or inflation would support the dollar. +1 - Cross-Currency Central Bank Policies: The European Central Bank, BoJ and others’ moves matter — if the ECB stops cutting or the BoJ tightens, that reduces one-sided USD weakening. JPMorgan and other large banks note currency pairs (e.g., USD/JPY) will be shaped by central bank divergence. +1 - Global Growth & Inflation (IMF/World Bank): Global growth is projected to remain modest in 2025–26. Falling global inflation reduces the need for other central banks to keep rates high, which can compress rate differentials and weigh on USD upside. +1 - Risk Sentiment(Geopolitics & Tariffs) Episodes of risk-off (safe-haven flows) or trade/tariff headlines can push short-term USD strength even if the long-term trend is softer. +1 - Data-Driven Events Risks: watch out for U.S. CPI, PCE, non-farm payrolls and each FOMC statement/summary of economic projections — these are volatility catalysts that will determine whether the index follows the base case or a tail scenario. Federal Reserve +1 - Cross-Hedging: If you expect the base-case mild USD weakening, consider pairs where dollar weakness shows clearly (EUR/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD) or hedge with short-USD positions sized to risk tolerance. If you fear tail-risk spikes, hold options or tight stop-losses because sudden rallies can be sharp. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS : - Charts show a macro Support/Demand zone ~96 (a historically important DXY floor) and a supply/resistance cluster around ~102–105 (multiple reaction highs). That structure matches recent market commentary that the mid-90s acts as a key support and the low-to-mid-100s area is the principal resistance zone. Use these bands to refeer as the primary range framework. - Momentum/MA signals are mixed: short-term pullbacks (to trendline/200-day EMA) are visible on several data summaries; RSI/momentum in mid-2025 has shown episodic bullish runs followed by corrective phases—consistent with a choppy transition from a strong-dollar regime to a more range-bound market. (Dovish / Hawkish tail risks) Forecast — scenario framing and level ranges Below we give a base case and two alternative scenarios As presented expected DXY ranges (not precise dates) for the remaining part of 2025 (the next calendar quarter(s) from now) and for 2026. -Best case-scnario (highest probability) Fed cuts gradually; DXY drifts lower but remains range-bound Q4 2025 (near term): DXY drifts toward 98–101 as markets price in further Fed easing and global risk appetite improves. Occasional pullbacks to the 96–97 demand zone are possible on weak US data. (Full-Year 2026) Average 95–100 DXY, with the index oscillating between the mid-90s (95–97) on dovish surprises and re-testing ~100–103 on risk events or if other central banks disappoint. This reflects expectations of a lower Fed funds rate by spring 2026 but still persistent inflation risk that keeps cuts measured. - Dovish tail (Fed cuts faster / Global resilience): USD Weakens more Q3 & Q4 2025: Quick drop to 95–98 if the Fed signals a multi-cut path and U.S. real rates fall; EUR/JPY strength and reduced safe-haven flows accelerate the move. 2026: DXY trades 92–97 on average. This is the scenario many currency strategists price as the “USD softening” path if inflation cools quickly and global growth stabilizes. - Hawkish tail (Inflation Reaccelerates or Geopolitical shocks): USD reasserts Q3-Q4 2025: A surprise inflation uptick or risk shock pushes markets back to a higher DXY 101–106 zone (testing the resistance cluster shown on your chart at ~102–105). 2026: Intermittent surges to 103–108 on episodic safe-haven flows or delayed Fed easing; average could still be mid-to-high-90s if the hawkish episodes are episodic rather than structural. - Practical Trade / Risk Managment recommendations (tactical) If you’re trading price action on your charts: use the 96 area as a high-conviction support/demand entry (tight risk) and 102–105 as the primary supply zone to consider fading rallies. Your annotated zones and boxed consolidation areas are a good place to set stop levels and scale positions.