[MARKET UPDATE] EUR/USD extends to new session highs at 1.1655 as DXY reverses earlier gains; newsflow remains light

The EUR/USD rally to new session highs at 1.1655 indicates a weakening U.S.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Jan 2026, 03:48 UTCOn the live feed at 03:28 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] EUR/USD extends to new session highs at 1.1655 as DXY reverses earlier gains; newsflow remains light

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dollar, as reflected in the DXY's reversal of earlier gains. This movement may suggest market positioning ahead of significant economic data, or ongoing sentiments impacting demand for the euro. Given the light newsflow, the trend could be driven by technical factors or broader risk sentiment rather than fundamental shifts.

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