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The US dollar rose to a seven-week high on May 17-18, 2023, after solid economic data reduced expectations of Fed rate cuts. Optimism over a debt ceiling deal also led investors to unwind dollar short positions.
Jobless claims came in lower than forecast.
A firmer dollar makes US grains, oilseeds and meals less competitive in export markets, which weighs on prices. The effect is driven by macro rate expectations and debt ceiling sentiment.
cnbc.comReutersMay 18, 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.
After 273 past bearish macro events, Soybeans moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.4% to +1.4%), and -0.5% 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.
