Exchange Rates UK reports that the US Fed Funds Rate remains above other developed economies despite two cuts. Stronger-than-expected US manufacturing PMI data contrasted with weak eurozone surveys.
EURUSD slipped back under 1.10 while the dollar stayed firm.
A firmer dollar makes US feed ingredients more expensive for importers and can pressure dollar-denominated grain and meal prices. The weak euro also reduces European purchasing power for US products.
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.
After 533 past bearish macro events, Euro (USD per EUR) moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (33% higher; middle half -1.2% to +0.2%), 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.