
The Federal Reserve Board released its H.10 weekly foreign exchange rates for November 2 to 6, 2020, covering dozens of currencies against the U.S. dollar. The table shows the dollar weakening against several currencies, including the Brazilian real, Mexican peso, Chinese yuan and euro, over that week.
Weaker dollar moves against South American and Asian currencies make Brazilian and Argentine oilseed and grain exports cheaper in dollar terms, which can support export competitiveness and weigh on U.S. meal and grain prices.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 47 past bearish report events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (34% higher; middle half -0.8% to +0.2%), and -0.7% over 20.
After 24 past report events, Chinese Yuan (CNY per USD) moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.4%), and -0.9% over 20.
After 40 past report events, Brazilian Real (BRL per USD) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.3% 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.