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BMO Capital Markets says recent U.S. data have kept the Federal Reserve on a higher-for-longer path, with markets pricing at least three more quarter-point hikes that would lift the terminal rate to 5.25%-5.50%. The U.S. dollar has rebounded to its highest level of 2023, and the Canadian dollar has weakened alongside it.
A stronger U.S. dollar and higher U.S. rates weigh on dollar-priced commodities and pressure the loonie, which can raise the cost of Canadian grain and oilseed imports while lowering Canadian export prices in local currency. The Bank of Canada may face pressure to hike again.
ca.finance.yahoo.comMichelle ZadikianFeb 27, 2023Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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.
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.
