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The article notes that the relative vigor of the US economy and the Fed's tight monetary policy have pushed the dollar higher against most currencies since July. It cites the US Dollar Index tracking the greenback against six major currencies.
A persistently strong dollar makes US feed commodities more expensive for overseas buyers, a bearish influence on export demand and prices.
nytimes.comSep 22, 2023After 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 301 past bearish macro events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.3%), and +0.2% 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.
