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Global FX: USD ends 2024 with a bang
Dec 20, 2024
The hosts dive into the recent fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, spotlighting key economic indicators like the rising U.S. PMI. They analyze the Federal Reserve's hawkish signals and their impact on the bond market. A discussion on monetary divergence reveals how global policies affect the dollar's strength, especially in relation to the cautious Bank of England. The challenges with Nordic Bank and Riggsbank highlight currency stability issues. Lastly, they navigate the Bank of Japan's dovish stance impacting the yen's performance.
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- The strengthening U.S. dollar is attributed to exceptional economic growth compared to other major economies, highlighted by recent PMI data.
- Divergent monetary policies from central banks in Europe and Japan are creating significant volatility in the currency markets, particularly affecting the yen.
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Impact of Economic Data on the U.S. Dollar
Recent economic data has had a significant impact on the strength of the U.S. dollar, which rose sharply during the last full trading week of the year. The release of the November flash PMI indicated that the gaps in output between the U.S. and other major economies are at their widest in almost four years, reinforcing the idea of U.S. growth exceptionalism. Midweek, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)'s announcement of a 25 basis point rate cut surprised the markets with a shift towards a less dovish tone, suggesting that future cuts may not follow a sequential pattern. This pivot in the Fed's stance has prompted caution, as the bond market has historically been quick to react to data surprises, influencing yields and the dollar's trajectory moving forward.
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