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Dollar Index Crashes 10.8% as Forex Markets Enter Volatility Phase

Dollar Index Crashes 10.8% as Forex Markets Enter Volatility Phase

The US Dollar Index dropped 10.8% in early 2026 to its lowest point since 2022, triggering widespread currency realignment. GBP/USD faces pressure toward $1.30 despite 7% gains in 2025, while safe-haven flows boost the Swiss Franc amid systemic instability concerns.

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GBP/USD Slides to $1.3086 as Dollar Index Plunges 10.8%, Swiss Franc Draws Safe-Haven Flows

GBP/USD Slides to $1.3086 as Dollar Index Plunges 10.8%, Swiss Franc Draws Safe-Haven Flows

The US Dollar Index has tumbled 10.8% in early 2026 to its lowest level since 2022, triggering currency market volatility across major pairs. GBP/EUR dropped to €1.13, the weakest since April 2023, while analysts forecast Sterling could breach $1.30. Safe-haven demand pushed flows into the Swiss Franc as traders position ahead of the Fed leadership transition in June 2026.

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