Dollar
SEB: tariffs won’t dampen China’s growing influence on global economy
But in the short run, threats will knock renminbi and other emerging market currencies
US-China trade war: market complacent in underpricing ‘no deal’
Options or swaps said to still be cheap to hedge if tensions persist
Currency losses at North American corporates rise to nearly $21 billion
Currency gyrations from geopolitical events continue to create headwinds for some businesses
RBC grapples with early UK election risk
Bank puts probability of no deal at 5%, but should it occur sterling could drop 10%, according to head of FX strategy in London
Brexit delay to keep sterling in well-trodden ranges: Gain Capital
Green shoots of spring growth in global economy bring dollar, euro plays to the fore
Dollar strength remains a theme for 2019 – Rabobank
Almost by default, the greenback is likely to stay well supported when other currencies don’t look as attractive
Artificial intelligence to drive new BNP Paribas alpha FX index
Bank expects it to be of particular interest to investors seeking low-risk alpha from FX markets
ABN Amro: euro to bottom out in first half of 2019
The bank has downgraded its forecasts across euro crosses amid subdued growth
Karnik and Schlesinger out at BNP Paribas
Bank makes three new hires on its FXLM desk this week
Wells Fargo: US-China trade spat still a drag for Aussie
Dispute will keep trade-sensitive currencies under pressure, with a deal unlikely before March 1 tariff deadline, says strategist
North American corporates lose $11bn on FX volatility
Almost six times as many companies reported currency headwinds in third quarter, FireApps analysis shows
Dollar looks set to hold its own in 2019 – Informa Global
It’s a struggle to find sustainable alternatives to the greenback among G10 peers, FX fundamentals manager says
ABN Amro: investor sentiment remains EM currencies’ Achilles heel
While EMFX valuations are attractive, their good fortune is contingent on other markets
Johnson’s counsels press DoJ to clearly explain his crime
Lawyers plan to argue the US’s “ever-shifting” theories show prosecutors are unclear what crime he committed
CMC Markets: dollar to weaken as Fed halts rate hikes
Other central banks will follow the US lead and not tighten monetary policy further in 2019
Dovish Fed improves conditions for EMFX – Morgan Stanley
Weakening investment outlook for US suggests economic performance falling back in line with rest of world
Yen volumes of 29 times normal on January 2 open – CLS figures
Soaring volumes coincide with higher volatility in yen crosses in early hours of Asian trading session
EM forecaster of 2018: City Index sees range-bound dollar in 2019
Despite ongoing rate hikes, the dollar is not expected to appreciate substantially in 2019, as the Fed tones down its hawkish stance
G10 forecaster of 2018: CIBC sees weaker dollar in 2019
As the US economy slows and Fed tightening ends, the dollar will lose some ground, the bank says
CNH contracts on SGX break daily record in November
November was third-highest trading month for USD/CNH since contract began trading on the exchange
FX swaps to avoid year-end basis blowout, banks say
Earlier rollovers likely to ensure no repeat of previous cross-currency volatility
Fed’s room to hike spells trouble for EMs – Scotiabank
Central banks’ interest rate tightening will make it hard for emerging markets with large deficits
Investors eye Mexico and Brazil amid hopes in regime change
They believe a projected weakening in the dollar will support emerging markets
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