Euro heads for weekly loss against US Dollar on hawkish Fed outlook

Euro heads for weekly loss against US Dollar on hawkish Fed outlook

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/euro-heads-for-weekly-loss-against-us-dollar-on-hawkish-fed-outlook-202609181344
Published: Sep 18, 2026 9:44 AM

EUR/USD remains on the defensive on Friday and heads for a weekly loss as the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish policy outlook keeps the US Dollar (USD) firmly supported. A rebound in Oil prices and US Treasury yields adds pressure on the pair.

Market context: This update is relevant to EUR traders, with EURUSD as the primary instrument to monitor for follow-through, trend continuation, or headline volatility.