
Stronger-than-expected US employment data and a lower unemployment rate increased market expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise rates at its December meeting. The implied probability rose to 80% before easing to 76.8%, while the dollar index remained near a 1.5-year high.
Higher expected US interest rates can support the dollar, making dollar-priced feed imports more expensive for buyers whose currencies weaken against it. The article reports a changed market expectation, not a confirmed rate decision.
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.
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