
The US dollar fell as WTI crude dropped nearly 6% amid signs of renewed US-Iran nuclear talks and President Donald Trump’s comments against further strikes. The dollar index declined 0.46%, while traders raised the implied odds of a December Federal Reserve rate hike after stronger-than-expected US employment data.
Lower crude prices can ease inflation concerns and weigh on the dollar, while a weaker dollar can support US-priced commodities. The competing rate-hike expectations may limit the currency move.
After 565 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% 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.