Bond Sellers Are Active, Boosting the US Dollar: Here's the Reason
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 18 2025
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Source: InvestingliveForex
FOMC Decision Impact: The bond market reacted hawkishly to the FOMC's decision, with long-term US 30-year yields rising significantly, indicating a lack of urgency for further rate cuts despite previous market expectations.
US Dollar and Fed Independence: The US dollar has stabilized after a brief decline, influenced by the Fed's independence as indicated by the votes of Waller and Bowman, who supported smaller rate cuts and resisted pressures to align with more aggressive monetary policies.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
