
The dollar index rose 0.75% on June 7, 2024 after stronger-than-expected May payrolls and accelerating wages. Traders cut odds of a June rate cut to 1% and of a September cut to 50%.
The euro fell after weak German data and a Bundesbank GDP downgrade.
Reduced expectations for Fed easing support the dollar and weigh on dollar-denominated commodities. Euro weakness also makes US exports more expensive for European buyers.
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.
Stronger payrolls and accelerating wages cut Fed rate-cut odds, while weak German data weighed on the euro, adding to dollar strength.