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ING analysts said the cautious ECB decision was largely expected, with downward revisions to GDP and CPI forecasts. They expect EUR/USD gains next year to be driven mainly by a weaker dollar rather than euro strength.
Currency outlook analysis indicates a possible weaker dollar in 2019, which could support US commodity prices in dollar terms and ease import costs for euro-area feed buyers.
think.ing.comDec 13, 2018After 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.
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.
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.
