FOREX — Dollar slips from 18 — month high as oil prices fall, inflation data in focus

(Updates analyst comments, prices, byline; adds NEW YORK/LONDON dateline) Dollar weakens as oil prices retreat Key US inflation data due on Wednesday Euro recovers from lows; France's fiscal worries persist By Stefano Rebaudo and Laura Matthews NEW YORK/LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) — The dollar slipped from an 18-month high on Tuesday as oil prices retreated and investors reassessed the AI-fueled rally that has supported demand for US assets this year, while awaiting fresh clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.

Markets expect US President Donald Trump to avoid escalation in the Middle East, as a wider conflict could hurt his standing ahead of the midterm electionsnext month. Trump said last week the US will not attack Iran before the elections, and mentioned an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday. 75 per barrel on Tuesday, as traders weighed the prospect of additional Russian diesel supplies. Russia said it can restore diesel exports beyond levels Trump outlined in a deal with Moscow.

"The dollar (is) a little weaker on slightly lower oil. Large bank earnings this morning were mixed, shedding little light on the broader equity outlook," said John Velis, Americas macro strategist at BNY. " Beyond energy, some analysts said the dollar's recent rally is also being challenged by growing doubts about the artificial intelligence-driven investment story. "In our view, the 'US exceptionalism' trade has once again become overextended, and is exposed to a technical pullback," said Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay in Toronto.

61 on Monday, its highest level since April 2025. Investors are now awaiting the release on Wednesday of the US Consumer Price Index for September, which should provide further clues about possible Fed policy tightening. Traders see about an 80% chance that the Fed will leave rates unchanged at its October 27-28 meeting, up from 51% a month ago, while pricing in about 75 basis points of tightening by late 2027, CME Group's FedWatch Tool showed. "This report will have to factor in this escalation we have seen particularly on the Saudi front.

I wouldn't be surprised if the numbers are worse than expected," said Erik Bregar, director of FX and precious metals risk management at Silver Gold Bull in Toronto. "I'd go with a December rate-hike odds. " Rising oil prices recently have been supporting the dollar at the expense of currencies such as the euro and yen, which are linked to economies far more dependent than the US on imported oil. Euro Rebounds Despite Gas Prices Hitting Highs The euro rebounded from a roughly 17-month low on Tuesday despite another jump in gas prices, a key driver of euro zone inflation, while concerns over France's fiscal outlook persisted.

11525 on Monday, its lowest level since May 2025. The slower pace of ECB rate hikes "would likely cause further euro/dollar downside," said Thierry Wizman, global forex and rates strategist at Macquarie Group. 71 per megawatt-hour. 6% but still enough to justify market fears of higher interest rates.

Investors continued to see support from the prospect of further BoJ policy tightening, and the risk of official intervention against excessive currency moves. 25, its lowest level since November 2025. 6979, following the release of the minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia's September board meeting. The board voted unanimously to raise rates for the fourth time this year.

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