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Head of Global Currency Strategy at Brown Brothers Harriman.
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Diverging Global Monetary Policies Plod On
The euro is trading at its lowest level against the Norwegian krone since August 2015. The euro is near its best levels against the Swedish krona in nearly as long. ...
That’s One Tough Dollar, but Oddly Down for September
True to its recent habit, the US dollar is finishing the week on a firm note. On the month, though, the greenback has fallen against most of the majors,...
Remember September (for Jobs Data)
Let's admit that the monthly non-farm payroll report is among the most difficult for economists to forecast. There are not many reliable inputs as it is the first piece...
Thursday Headlines: OPEC, Deutsche Bank and Many Fed Speakers
The US dollar has firmer against most major and emerging market currencies. It remains well within its well-worn ranges, which continue to be narrow. A notable exception today is...
Employer Insurance Premium Growth – Still a Problem
Upward pressure on US consumer prices is stemming from two elements. Rents and medical services. Due to the differences in the composition of the basket of goods and services...
It’s an Italian Thing
Italian Prime Minister has set the date for the constitutional referendum as late as practically possibly. It will be held on December 4. The issue is the perfect bicameralism...
Without Monetary Policy Insight, Dollar Runs in Place
The US dollar is enjoying a firmer bias today, but it remains narrowly mixed on the week. It is within well-worn ranges. Of the several themes that investors are...
The Peso, but Probably not Voters, Moved by the Debate
The first US Presidential debate may not sway many voters but has lifted the Mexican peso. The peso, which has fallen by about 1.3% over the past two sessions,...
What’s Up in Emerging Markets
EM initially benefitted from the FOMC decision, but softened into the weekend. One culprit was lower oil prices, as reports suggest an output deal is unlikely at the OPEC...
Idiosyncratic Risk and Dollar Movement
The US dollar is narrowly mixed. The euro, yen and Swiss franc are higher, while the dollar-bloc and sterling are softer. The moving element here is not so much...