
Sources said ECB President Mario Draghi intended to acknowledge strong economic data and prepare markets for a possible autumn decision on the future of the 2.3 trillion euro bond-buying program, without making any commitment. Markets had over-interpreted his remarks.
Expectations of earlier ECB tapering lifted the euro and bond yields; a walk-back weakens the euro and reduces pressure on the dollar, which can ease costs for dollar-priced feed ingredients.
After 533 past bearish macro events, EURUSD moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (33% higher; middle half -1.2% to +0.2%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, DXY moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
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