
The euro rose to its highest level since lockdowns began, trading above 1.11 against the dollar after the EU's 750 billion euro stimulus plan. Currencies broadly strengthened against the dollar last week as lockdowns eased and high-frequency survey data improved.
Markets were seen overlooking US-China tensions and protests in the US.
A stronger euro and weaker dollar generally lift dollar-priced commodity values for non-US buyers, while easing the cost of imported feed for euro-zone buyers. The move reflects improving risk sentiment that could support broader commodity demand.
After 1,637 past bearish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (39% higher; middle half -0.6% to +0.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
After 388 past bullish macro events, Euro (USD per EUR) moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.4% to +1.1%), and +0.1% 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.