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Economy

Dollar Broadly Stronger as Greek Deal Lacks Closure

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 21, 2012

The US dollar is advancing against the majors and most EMs as the “sell the fact” theme prevailed following the approval of the Greek bailout. Note, of the €130 bln aid package, the vast majority (roughly 85%) is being used to bail out…

Economy

Dollar Softer on Greek Bailout Hopes

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 17, 2012

The US dollar continues to pare its recent gains as optimism builds that a confirmation of a Greek bailout deal is closer. The yen is the weakest G10 currency this week, following the BOJ's unexpected JPY10 trillion extension of its…

Markets

Greek Uncertainties Drive Flight to Safety

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 16, 2012

The US dollar continues to rally as uncertainty over the fate of Greece boosts demand for safety as the Greek tragedy is spinning into a farce.

Markets

Currencies Look Past Moody’s Downgrade

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 14, 2012

The US dollar is broadly mixed against the majors and EMs after the market appears to have shrugged off Moody’s downgrades of European sovereigns. Central banks ability to surprise the market remains intact, even in these trying times. It…

Markets

Dollar Higher on Greek Stumbling Blocks

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 10, 2012

Concerns over the Greek deal have seen the dollar move higher against most of the majors and EMs EuroStoxx 600 is off its lows but down 0.4%, bank shares down 1.7%; S&P 500 futures down 0.6% Safe have securities are rallying with…

Markets

Majors Trading Flat ahead of the ECB

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 9, 2012

The dollar is paring back some of its recent losses, with currencies mostly range bound, ahead of the ECB. The EuroStoxx 600 is currently up 0.25%, with bank shares up 0.8%; S&P 500 futures are essentially flat. Euro zone sovereign…

Markets

Dollar Mostly Softer as Greek Deal Inches Closer

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 8, 2012

The dollar is extending its recent losses on hopes that Greece is inching closer to a deal that would ensure the next bailout payment, though the major currencies remain in relatively tight ranges.

Markets

Tuesday’s Surprises from Australia and Japan

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 7, 2012

The dollar is mixed against the majors and EMs but largely remains confined to recent ranges. The EuroStoxx 600 slid for a second straight day, currently down 0.5%; MSCI Asia index holds recent highs. Demand in Greek bill sale eased…

Markets

Euro Dragged Lower on Greece Uncertainty

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 6, 2012

The dollar looks set to begin the week higher against the majors and EMs over lack of progress in Greece. European stocks are down 0.6%, with the EuroStoxx 600 trimming its 6-month high; EZ banks down 1.3%. German manufacturing orders…

Markets

Dollar Mixed as Spain raises 4.5 bn euros in bond auction

BBH FX Strategy Team Feb 2, 2012

The dollar is currently mixed against the majors and EMs as asset markets consolidate near recent highs. Spain raised 4.5 bn euros in a bond auction the upper end of their desired range. On the data front, Australia’s December trade surplus…