US FX WRAP: Dollar fimer amid Iran threantening a response to the US attacks
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USD: The Dollar Index traded firmer, with the tone of trading being dictated by incoming geopolitical headlines. The DXY gapped lower at the open and has been drifting higher through the session, seeing strength after Iran called the US's overnight attacks a violation of the ceasefire, and warned that it would respond and would not hesitate in defending itself. ING said the Greenback may not sell off much on any Middle East de-escalation, as markets begin casting their attention towards the economic fallout, activity and inflation; April PCE data due this week will be key, and comes amid the doves all but vanishing from the FOMC after Miran’s departure, and Waller’s hawkish pivot last week. Other analysts have warned that the annual rate of PCE inflation is likely to rise to the hottest reading since 2022 on Thursday. EUR: The Euro was an early beneficiary of the USD weakness, further buttressed by hawkish commentary from the ECB’s Schnabel, who said the ECB should lift rates in June,
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The dollar firmed amid Iran's threat of retaliation against US attacks. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, coupled with higher PCE inflation forecasts and a hawkish FOMC stance, are supporting dollar strength. Hawkish ECB commentary also supported the Euro.
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- US Dollar (USD) — Heightened geopolitical tensions from Iran's retaliation threat and higher-than-expected PCE inflation forecasts strengthen safe-haven demand, driving dollar appreciation.
- Gold — Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East increase uncertainty, boosting demand for gold as a traditional safe-haven asset and driving up its price.
- Defense — Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could increase expectations for higher defense spending, positively impacting the defense industry.
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- Equities — Heightened geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and a hawkish monetary policy outlook dampen investor sentiment, putting downward pressure on equity markets.
- Emerging Markets — A stronger dollar and increased global geopolitical uncertainty raise concerns about capital outflows, negatively affecting emerging market assets.
- Bonds — Higher inflation forecasts and a hawkish central bank stance increase expectations for interest rate hikes, putting downward pressure on bond prices.
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