Ezone economic sentiment
Concerns from Several Places
May 30, 2017
Markets in China and Hong Kong remain shut for the Dragon Boat Festival, but British and U.S. markets reopened following 3-day holiday weekends. European political uncertainty is one theme in early Tuesday trading. The outcome of the British election on June 8 is not assured, since opinion polls show a narrowing lead for Prime Minister […] More
Divergent Monetary Policies Lend Dollar Support
March 30, 2017
The dollar is up 0.3% against the kiwi, 0.2% relative to the euro and 0.1% vis-a-vis the yen and loonie ahead of U.S. GDP data. Federal Reserve District Presidents Williams and Rosengren, who both represent blue state areas, favor as many as four interest rate increases this year. Chicago Fed President Evans is more inclined […] More
