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Abstract:Recently, on January 13, the US Dollar Index broke through the 110 mark, hitting its highest level since November 2022, before pulling back slightly to around 109.93.
At the same time, the EUR/USD exchange rate dropped to 1.0177, nearing parity, which is the lowest level in over two years. The GBP/USD also fell to 1.2100, marking its lowest since November 2023. The strength of the US dollar is putting pressure on other major currencies, particularly the euro and the pound.
From a technical perspective, the US Dollar Indexs breakout above the 110 level signals a generally bullish market sentiment. Meanwhile, the EUR/USD nearing parity reflects strong confidence in the dollar.
On the macro side, last Friday‘s US non-farm payroll data showed a robust increase of 256,000 jobs in December, far exceeding expectations. This has bolstered confidence in the resilience of the US economy and reduced the likelihood of aggressive Fed rate cuts in the near term. According to CME Group’s “FedWatch” tool, the market now expects a modest 25 basis point rate cut from the Fed in 2025, down from earlier, more aggressive expectations. These factors have all contributed to the dollars rise.
Goldman Sachs strategist Kamakshya Trivedi expects the dollar to rise around 5% over the next year, driven by ongoing strong US economic growth and the inflationary effects of new tariffs proposed by Trump, which could complicate any Fed rate cuts.
Goldman Sachs also predicts that the euro will fall below parity within six months, potentially dropping to 0.97. This is the second time in two months the bank has raised its dollar forecast. Their outlook further reinforces the expectation of a strong dollar, which continues to gain momentum.
Guy Miller, Chief Investment Strategist at Zurich Insurance Group, highlighted the significant policy divergence between the US and much of the rest of the world as one of the key reasons behind the dollar's strength. ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane also acknowledged that the policy gap between the eurozone and the US is putting additional pressure on the euro. He warned that if the eurozone doesnt implement further rate cuts, inflation may stay below the 2% target for an extended period. Analysts from UBS and BNP Paribas also noted that the strong US economy is continuing to draw capital into the US, adding pressure on emerging market currencies.
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