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The dollar fell to near its July lows on December 30, 2019, with the dollar index down about 0.23% at 96.72. Investors favored riskier currencies on US-China trade optimism and Fed balance sheet expansion, and the US trade deficit narrowed more than expected in November.
A softer dollar supports dollar-priced commodities and boosts demand from importers whose currencies firm against the greenback, which underpins feed grain and oilseed prices.
poundsterlinglive.comJames SkinnerDec 30, 2019After 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 123 past bullish macro events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.8%), and -0.4% over 20.
After 151 past bullish macro events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -0.9% to +1.4%), and -0.3% 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.
