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Marc Chandler joined Brown Brothers Harriman in October 2005 as the global head of currency strategy. Previously he was the chief currency strategist for HSBC Bank USA and Mellon Bank. In addition to frequently providing insight into the developments of the day to newspapers and news wires, Chandler's essays have been published in the Financial Times, Barron's, Euromoney, Corporate Finance, and Foreign Affairs. Marc appears often on business television and is a regular guest on CNBC and writes a blog called Marc to Market. Follow him on twitter.

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BBH CurrencyView: FX Drivers Aiding Greenback

Marc Chandler Aug 10, 2010

Highlights The US dollar is trading with a firmer bias across the board. The main driver appears to be a reassessment of the likely outcome of today’s FOMC meeting as many Fed-watchers play down the likelihood of renewed asset…

Markets

Sweden on the upswing – Krona still in play

Marc Chandler Aug 9, 2010

The Swedish krona remains a market darling. Over the past 3-months it neck-to-neck with sterling as the strongest G10 currency, up about 7.75% against the dollar and about 4% against the euro. It has strong macro-economic…

Economy

Disappointing Jobs Data Sends the Dollar Lower

Marc Chandler Aug 6, 2010

Private sector pay roles gained a disappointing 71k and the June figure was revised lower. The headline lost 131k and here too downward revisions in prior months. The work week increased and hourly earnings ticked up. Manufacturing,…

Markets

Latest Pressure in Emerging Markets for Rate Hikes in Indonesia

Marc Chandler Aug 3, 2010

The central bank of Indonesia meets tomorrow and although pressure is building for a rate hike, officials still appear willing to resist for a bit longer. The economy is growing robustly and Q2 GDP will be out early Thurs local time and is…

News

Euro Testing May 10 High, Helped By Strong Euro Zone Sentiment Survey

Marc Chandler Jul 29, 2010

From the BBH Currency Strategy Team. Highlights US dollar is weaker across the board vs. the majors as sentiment appears to be improving today after a consolidative day yesterday. Risk on FX trading appears to be back on track after…

Markets

Dollar Mixed As Market Consolidates, Risk Appetite Pared Back

Marc Chandler Jul 28, 2010

From the BBH Currency Strategy Team. Highlights US dollar is mixed vs. the majors as consolidative trade is being seen today. Sentiment remains positive overall in the wake of the bank stress tests, but risk on FX trading appears to…

Markets

Risk On Trading Picks Up Ahead Of Case-Shiller Report

Marc Chandler Jul 27, 2010

From the BBH Currency Strategy Team Highlights US dollar is softer vs. the majors, as sentiment remains positive and risk on trading picks up. Dollar is up only against JPY and CHF, which are both weaker today and finally succumbing…

Markets

Monday Market Preview: Equities Higher, Dollar Soft, Bonds Mixed In Wake Of Stress Tests

Marc Chandler Jul 26, 2010

From the BBH Currency Strategy Team Highlights US dollar is mostly softer so far today vs. the majors, as sentiment remains overall good after the stress test results were released (see below). Price action since the results came…

Markets

Dollar Soft Ahead Of Stress Tests As European Data Still Strong

Marc Chandler Jul 23, 2010

From the Brown Brothers Harriman Currency Strategy Team Highlights US dollar is mostly softer so far today vs. the majors, hurt by stronger than expected data out of Europe (see below) ahead of the European bank stress test results around…

Markets

Dollar Softer, Equities Mixed As Markets Calmer After Bernanke

Marc Chandler Jul 22, 2010

From the Brown Brothers Harriman Currency Strategy Team Highlights US dollar is softer across the board so far today vs. the majors, as markets regain a semblance of calm after Bernanke’s comments yesterday. Markets await Friday’s…

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