The trade balance was narrower than expected, so that should push most (U.S.) GDP forecasts toward 5 percent in the first quarter, |
The trade balance was narrower than expected, so that should push most (U.S.) GDP forecasts toward 5 percent in the first quarter. |
There are continued expectations of more Fed rate increases, whereas with other central banks we may only see a one- off move here and there. The reasons to be in the dollar outweigh any other currency. |
There's absolutely no reason to think why (the Bank of Canada) would not keep on hiking rates at least two more times. |
There's shift in ranges, but still nobody's going to mistake this for a clear trend reversal or anything. |
This reiterates the view of many that a quarter point per meeting for the rest of this year is in the cards, |
This reiterates the view of many that a quarter point per meeting for the rest of this year is in the cards. |
We are getting a consistent view from the Fed now that they are somewhat worried about the risk of a higher inflation rate. That is going to cause more rate hikes to come and higher yields will help the dollar. |
We are seeing stronger and stronger employment numbers in the U.S.. That should lead into a strong number for payrolls. |