
The dollar fell broadly after the Federal Reserve committed to buy an unlimited amount of bonds and announced corporate bond purchases and small business credit programs. Investors also expected a U.S. stimulus package.
The dollar index slipped 0.42% to 101.71 from a three-year high.
Fed easing and expected fiscal spending weaken the dollar, which typically supports dollar-priced grain and oilseed prices. Feed buyers may see somewhat firmer import-linked prices.
Tras 1637 eventos bajista de macro pasados, Dólar estadounidense (amplio) se movió una mediana de -0,2 % en 5 sesiones (39% al alza; mitad central entre -0,6 % y +0,3 %), y -0,2 % 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.
The Fed's unlimited QE and credit facilities on 24 March eased dollar demand and pushed the dollar down from its three-year high.