U.S. Dollar Rises Sharply on Strong ISM Services PMI: Impact on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, and USD/JPY
U.S. dollar strengthened sharply after May’s ISM Services PMI surged to 53.8, well above forecasts. Robust service sector activity and persistent inflation pressures boosted expectations for a “higher-for-longer” Fed rate path. EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, and USD/JPY all reacted as markets priced in slower rate cuts ahead.
