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The Peruvian sol gained against the dollar on April 17 after February economic activity data beat estimates, while most other Latin American currencies fell as the dollar rebounded. Brazil's real slid after central bank data showed economic activity fell in January.
A firmer dollar and weaker Brazilian real improve the competitiveness of South American soybean and corn exports, which can cap global feed grain and meal prices, while Peru's economic data bears on fishmeal export capacity.
kitco.comApr 17, 2023After 2,356 past bullish macro events, DXY 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 bullish macro events, USDBRL moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.2% to +1.7%), and +1.0% 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.
