
The dollar was on track for a second straight weekly gain against major currencies after US consumer spending rose 0.6% in August and the PCE price index matched forecasts. Strong US data reduced market pricing for Fed rate cuts and lifted the dollar, which traded near 149.65 yen.
A firmer dollar on reduced Fed easing expectations makes US-priced grains and oilseeds more expensive for non-dollar buyers, which can weigh on export demand.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 1,108 past macro events, Euro (USD per EUR) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -0.7% to +0.6%), and -0.3% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.