
Market liquidity weakened during the week and deteriorated overnight amid Russia-Ukraine turmoil. The dollar index rose nearly 1%, mainly at the expense of the euro, which fell about 3% that week.
The decline was attributed to Europe's exposure to the Russian economy.
Market stress and a stronger dollar create currency-driven swings in dollar-priced feed commodities, with the effect on import costs for European buyers depending on how long the strain lasts.
Tras 89 eventos alcista de geopolítica pasados, Dólar estadounidense (amplio) se movió una mediana de +0,5 % en 5 sesiones (74% al alza; mitad central entre -0,0 % y +1,0 %), y +0,3 % en 20.
Tras 36 eventos bajista de geopolítica pasados, Euro (USD por EUR) se movió una mediana de -1,0 % en 5 sesiones (22% al alza; mitad central entre -1,8 % y -0,3 %), y -0,7 % 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.
Euro fell about 3% that week as dollar demand rose and Europe's exposure to Russia was priced in, matching the size of the move.
Weekly dollar gain of nearly 1% against a euro down about 3% on Europe's exposure to Russia, and weakened market liquidity, reflects the stress-driven dollar bid.