Draghi said euro strength reflects three factors , which are . . . - ANZ
Before Trump's statement that sent the dollar higher, analysts at ANZ explained that the euro strengthened as the ECB made balanced comments regarding current levels of the exchange rate.
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"Draghi said euro strength reflects three factors: the improving macroeconomic environment, some speculation about changes in future communication, and recent statements from Washington about FX. The first two are ‘natural’ but it seems Draghi is not a fan of Washington’s departure from the G20 communique. If the euro appreciated a lot on Mnuchin’s support of a weaker USD, delivering an “unwanted tightening of monetary policy” and impacted European inflation, it could force a rethink on ECB policy. When asked about a possible interest rate rise this year, Draghi said he does not believe conditions warrant that at all. The market is currently pricing a 50% chance of a 10bps rise in the ECB deposit rate (-40 bps) by year end."