# Dollar rampage spurs FX interventions, speculation of big G7 move

> Several countries intervened in currency markets as the dollar rallied, with Denmark raising its rate 15 basis points to support its crown, and Russia and Brazil buying dollars directly. South Africa did not rule out emergency interventions, and speculation grew of a coordinated G7 move.

- Date: 2020-03-20 · published 2020-03-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Global · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/7020-dollar-rampage-spurs-fx-interventions-speculation-of-big-g7-move
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md), [Brazilian Real (BRL per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDBRL.md), [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md)

## Why it matters

Heavy FX intervention and possible G7 action signal market stress that can drive volatility in dollar-priced grains and oilseeds. A coordinated move to weaken the dollar would be supportive for US export commodities.

## Read by commodity

- DXY: bullish ▲
- SOY: neutral
- CORN: neutral
- USDBRL: bullish ▲
- USDZAR: bullish ▲

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## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-interventions/dollar-rampage-spurs-fx-interventions-talk-of-big-g7-move-idUSKBN2163UT/?feedName=businessNews&feedType=RSS

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