Last updated on October 18, 2023
In the financial markets, the US dollar remained stable and close to its highest level since November against a group of other currencies. This has led to the Japanese yen hovering around a critical intervention zone, while the euro is at its lowest point in eight months. The main driver for this trend is the continued increase in US longer-dated yields.
The strong US dollar is primarily a result of rising US Treasury yields, particularly in longer-dated bonds. As yields increase, investors are drawn to the higher interest rates offered in US assets, resulting in a demand for dollars. This has put upward pressure on the dollar and led to its recent strength.
The impact of the stronger dollar can be seen in other currencies. The Japanese yen is particularly affected, as it is often seen as a safe haven during times of market turmoil. With the dollar’s strength, the yen is at risk of reaching a level that would trigger intervention from the Bank of Japan to weaken its currency.
Similarly, the euro has also been weakened against the dollar. A combination of factors, including concerns over the pace of economic recovery in the Eurozone and increasing US yields, have pushed the euro to its lowest level in eight months.
Overall, the strength of the US dollar against its peers is driven by rising US yields. This trend has important implications for various currencies, such as the yen and the euro, and could potentially trigger intervention measures from central banks.
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