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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.

Markets

US Dollar Riding High, Greek Concerns Dominate

Marc Chandler Mar 24, 2010

Marc Chandler is the global head of Brown Brother Harriman’s top ranked Currency Strategy Team. For more of BBH’s currency views, please visit the BBH FX website here. Highlights The US dollar is riding high today, with broad based gains…

News

BBH CurrencyView: Choppy, Largely Range-Bound Activity Continues

Marc Chandler Mar 23, 2010

News

BBH CurrencyView: New Week, Same Drivers

Marc Chandler Mar 22, 2010

Highlights The US dollar’s underlying tone remains firm after recovering in the second half of last week. Ahead of the EU Summit, Europe seems divided. Germany’s Merkel is keen to dampen expectations that the summit will…

Markets

Fed Does Not Hike Discount but Greek Concerns Continue To Bolster US Dollar

Marc Chandler Mar 19, 2010

Highlights The US dollar is firmer against most major currencies. The euro is trading near the week’s lows while the safe haven Swiss franc is up on the day amidst ongoing concerns about Greece. That’s despite comments from…

Markets

Possible Shift in Germany’s Position on Greece Supports Dollar

Marc Chandler Mar 18, 2010

Highlights The US dollar is firmer against most major currencies. The euro, together with the Swiss franc and Swedish krona are the worst performers. The euro failed to make a clear break above $1.38 yesterday and news reports…

Markets

Sterling, Antipodeans Lead Foreign Currencies Higher vs. US Dollar

Marc Chandler Mar 17, 2010

Highlights The US dollar is softer against most major currencies. The still expansionary FOMC statement, the BoJ’s extension of Q/E overnight and the conclusion of the EU finance ministers’ meeting yesterday may have helped ease…

Political Economy

US Criticism Of China to Intensify

Marc Chandler Mar 16, 2010

With US midterm elections up ahead, we are already seeing political posturing by US politicians regarding China’s currency. Democratic lawmakers are reportedly drawing up legislation that sets criteria on whether a country has a…

Markets

US Dollar Tone Improves as Market Awaits Results from EU Fin Min, FOMC Tomorrow

Marc Chandler Mar 15, 2010

Highlights The US dollar is firmer against most currencies. The euro failed to extend Friday’s break up out of the $1.3436-$1.3788 range in which it has been trading since Mar 17th while against the Swiss franc, the euro is trading at its…

Economy

Retail Sales Much Stronger than Expected

Marc Chandler Mar 12, 2010

The February US retail sales data was much stronger than expected, even when taking into account the downward revisions in January. A picture of a broadening of the recovery is emerging. Looking at the Jan-Fed period…

Markets

Dollar Declines Amidst More Speculation of a Greek Bailout

Marc Chandler Mar 12, 2010

Highlights The US dollar is lower against most currencies with the European currencies leading. Talk of an EU rescue package for Greece on the order of 55 bln euros has contributed to the moves helping to trigger stops. The…

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