23 September 2026 · 3 dk okuma

FXPARTNER Market Summary | 23.09.2026 Wednesday Afternoon Update

Heading into Wednesday afternoon, global markets focused on the **dollar index (DXY)** extending its rise — driven by the **Fed**'s hawkish rhetoric and expectations of an additional rate hike — to around **100.90**, approaching its highest level in two months; **gold** falling under this pressure roughly **1%** on the day to around **$4,315** an ounce; and **Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin** and **Boston Fed President Susan Collins** keeping up their hawkish messaging in Tuesday remarks. The **dollar index (DXY)** climbed above the midday level of **100.70** to around **100.90** on Wednesday afternoon; this marked its highest level in two months, driven by the additional rate-hike expectations reinforced by hawkish comments from **Fed** officials. Against the stronger dollar, **gold** fell roughly **1%** on the day to around **$4,315** an ounce; the previous close stood at **$4,363.74**. **Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin** said in remarks on Tuesday that last week's rate hike would help restore price stability, though the supply shocks feeding inflation could take a considerable period to fade; Barkin said the risks to inflation outweigh the risks to employment, which is why the Fed raised rates. **Boston Fed President Susan Collins**, meanwhile, reiterated her support for last week's rate-hike decision, warned of an increased likelihood that inflation stays notably above the **2%** target, and said one more rate hike is needed this year. According to **CME FedWatch** data, markets are pricing a **53.1%** probability of a rate hike at the October **Fed** meeting. Markets now turn their focus to today's **US S&P Global** flash **PMI** data, due at **16:45 (TSİ)**.