The lid on the DXY rally in the low 107 area is looking a little more solid – Scotiabank

The USD is trading mixed to a little firmer in broad terms. Economists at Scotiabank analyze Greenback’s outlook.

Choppy trading since late September reflects “late cycle” activity

The USD’s failure to advance on the back of stronger-than-expected data and higher yields on Tuesday supports the impression that choppy – but essentially flat – trading in the DXY since late September reflects ‘late cycle’ activity as investors consider the peak of the Fed tightening cycle and the peak in the US economy.

The lid on the DXY rally in the low 107 area is looking a little more solid.

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