A monthly commentary/summary that discusses our broader, long-term currency analysis.
December 2018
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Andrew Kositkun Foreign Exchange Analyst
USD
The DXY (USD index) moved between strength and weakness this past month but ultimately remained broadly unchanged. Many of the same risks remain, with some trade conflicts in a "ceasefire" mode but materially unresolved. Read more...
EUR
Over a 1 month horizon, the euro traded broadly flat with price action choppy but the currency ultimately remaining range bound. While we remain constructive on the euro in 2019, we expect the euro to remain pressured in the near term. Macro-economic divergence with the US should continue with US economic measures remaining strong and German economic data contracting for the first time in years without any sign of an imminent uptick. Read more...
GBP
As noted in prior commentaries, the GBP has been moving up on the back of positive Brexit headlines. However we also noted that it was difficult to feel confident in the move as a Withdrawal Agreement was just the first step in a long and contentious process. Read more...
JPY
On a year to date basis, the JPY has been relatively flat but since April, the currency has been on a broad weakening trend as US yields have been on the rise. Over the past month, the JPY has been one of the worst performers in the G10. Read more...
CAD
Throughout the year, we cited NAFTA negotiations as a key driver for the CAD. This was confirmed as the CAD strengthened sharply after the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was announced. Read more...
AUD
YTD, the AUD has remained on a downward trend, driven by divergence between the RBA and Fed, as well as slowing Chinese growth and trade concerns as the Australian economy is export heavy with close ties to the Chinese economy. Short AUD positions remain at near 1 year highs and have been used by the markets as a hedge for trade war fears. Read more...
CNY
After a period of sharp depreciating pressure on the CNY starting in April, the currency has stabilized over the past couple of months. Read more...
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