USD: watch for broader gains in coming months - Scotiabank

Ross J Burland FXStreet

Analysts at Scotiabank explained that the USD is ending the month of May on a strong note overall, chalking up impressive gains against its G-10 counterparts.

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"With the Fed in play and markets still reluctant to fully endorse the idea that the Fed can push more than one rate increase through this year, we think the diverging monetary policy/asymmetric growth theme can re-emerge as a driver of additional USD gains in the coming months, supported by firmer short-term rates (US 2y bond yields are near the March highs around 0.92%).

May’s gains look technically strong for the USD and signify perhaps the resumption of the broader USD gains."

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Ross J Burland

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Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.

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