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Deutsche Bank forecasts a significant weakening of the US dollar in the coming years, potentially reaching its lowest level against the euro in over a decade.
Recent U.S. trade policies, including aggressive tariffs on auto imports, have introduced significant volatility in global currency markets, affecting major currencies such as the euro, British pound, and Japanese yen.
The dollar has risen by nearly 20% against most currencies compared to this time last year.
Stronger AUD, USD, and GBP Against the Euro due to surprise French elections.
USD sinks as global currency markets react to slowing US inflation, prompting a surge in other major currencies and a potential end to the Federal Reserve's tightening cycle.
As we approach mid-year a shift has taken place in currency markets with the narrative less about interest rates hikes and more risk-off worries about a possible coming recession.
During periods of rising inflation a stronger currency benefits a country's economics as this makes imports cheaper.
Any curbs to Russian access to its foreign reserves could present a bigger blow to the Russian economy than the impact of a ban on Swift.
Fears Chinese mega developer Evergrande’s collapse will spark a contagion event and the ongoing European gas crisis has hit confidence.
What is arguably Southeast Asia’s most important exchange rate, Singapore dollar-Malaysian ringgit, leapt on Thursday to its highest level since November 2017, driven by FTSE Russell’s decision to reconsider Malaysia’s inclusion in an important bond index.
With the chance of a 2019 Brexit now reduced to 50 percent, the pound’s value is likely to remain capped for the time being, most likely near US$1.34, experts say. On the downside, US$1.24 is likely should the latest Article 50 extension be used to hold a UK general election.