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The dollar index rose to 105.88, its highest since December 1, after Fed Chair Powell signaled higher interest rates than previously expected in congressional testimony. The index was up about 1.1% for the week.
A stronger dollar weighs on dollar-denominated commodity prices and makes US feed grain and meal exports less competitive abroad, while higher rates raise carrying costs for the feed sector.
marketwatch.comWilliam WattsMar 8, 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.
