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Great Graphic: Real Broad Trade Weighted Dollar

June 02, 2015
Businesses pay nominal bilateral exchange rates.   Those are what we trade.  However, to understand the impact on the economy, it is best adjust for inflation and use a broad basket of currencies that match a country's trading partners.
The Federal Reserve tracks such an index for the dollar.  At the end of every month, it calculates the real b…
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Dollar Lower as Turn Around Tuesday Unfolds

June 02, 2015
Sterling's seven day losing streak appears to be ending today with the help of a stronger than expected construction PMI.   The Nikkei's 12-day really streak ended today with a minor loss, helped by profit-taking in the financials and energy space.  More domestic sectors, like utilities, healthcare and consumer stables still rallied.  News…
Dollar Lower as Turn Around Tuesday Unfolds Dollar Lower as Turn Around Tuesday Unfolds Reviewed by Marc Chandler on June 02, 2015 Rating: 5
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New Flash Point between Hong Kong and China

June 01, 2015
The Occupy Hong Kong Movement was sparked by Beijing's announcement of rules for the popular selection of Hong Kong's Chief Executive in 2017.   Essentially Beijing would appoint a 1200-person committee that would vet the candidates and present 2-3 that would be on a ballot for Hong Kong citizens to chose among. 
This bristles against the …
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Emerging Market Preview: Week Ahead

June 01, 2015
(from my colleagues Dr. Win Thin and Ilan Solot)
EM assets are starting the week off on a soft note, picking up where we left off last week.  The usual culprits can be cited:  firmer US dollar, softer commodity prices, global growth slowing, and Fed tightening concerns.  However, the recent EM pattern of weaker currencies and firmer equities has pa…
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Dollar Remains Firm at Start of June

June 01, 2015
The US dollar has begun the new week on firm footing. It remains, though, largely in the ranges seen in the second half of last week. Sterling is the notable exception.  except sterling.  Last week's sharp downside momentum has continued, pushing the sterling to $1.52.  The softer than expected manufacturing PMI gave the bears cover, even thou…
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