
EUR/USD fell from 1.2160 to 1.21 after reports the ECB might cut its already negative deposit rate. IIF chief economist Robin Brooks argues that deposit rate cuts are ineffective against euro strength because the currency is driven by longer-dated 5- and 10-year yield differentials.
He says the ECB's focus on the deposit rate is misguided.
If the ECB cannot weaken the euro through short-term rates, the euro may stay firm against the dollar, which would keep dollar-priced commodities relatively cheaper in Europe. Markets may need a larger policy shift to move the rate.
Tras 129 eventos neutral de macro pasados, Euro (USD por EUR) se movió una mediana de -0,1 % en 5 sesiones (45% al alza; mitad central entre -0,5 % y +0,5 %), y +0,1 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.