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Marc Chandler has been covering the global capital markets in one fashion or another for more than 25 years, working at economic consulting firms and global investment banks. Chandler attended North Central College for undergraduate work, where he majored in political science and the humanities. ...more

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Divergence: Norway And Sweden
The euro is trading at its lowest level against the Norwegian krone since August 2015. The euro is near its best levels against the Swedish krona in nearly as long.
Dollar Finishing Week On Firm Note
True to its recent habit, the US dollar is finishing the week on a firm note. On the month, though, the greenback has fallen against most of the majors, but sterling, the Canadian dollar, and the Swedish krona.
Quick Look At Why The September Jobs Data Will Likely Be Strong
Let's admit that the monthly non-farm payroll report is among the most difficult for economists to forecast. The are not many reliable inputs as it is the first piece of real sector data for a new month.
Growth In Premiums Of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
Upward pressure on US consumer prices is stemming from two elements, rents and medical services. The core personal consumption deflator, which the Fed targets, typically lags behind core CPI.
Dollar Quietly Bid, While Market Is Skeptical Of OPEC Deal
The US dollar was firmer against most major and emerging market currencies. It remains well within its well-worn ranges, which continue to be narrow. A notable exception today is the yen's weakness.
Dollar Mostly Firmer, But Going Nowhere Quickly
The US dollar is enjoying a firmer bias today, but it remains narrowly mixed on the week. Of the several themes that investors are focused on, there have not significant fresh developments.
Great Graphic: Stocks And Bonds
There have only been three periods since the beginning of 2009 that the correlation between the change of the S&P 500 and the change in the 10-year yields has been inverse.
Renzi And The Italian Referendum: Disruption Potential Minimized
The Italian Prime Minister has set the date for the constitutional referendum as late as practically possibly. It will be held on December 4.
US Debate Lifts Peso, But Leaves The Dollar Non-Plussed
The first US Presidential debate may not sway many voters but has lifted the Mexican peso. The peso, which has fallen by about 1.3% over the past two sessions, has stormed by 1.5% today as the seemingly biggest winner of the debate.
Great Graphic: Nearly Five-Month Uptrend In The Dollar Index Set To Be Tested
The US Dollar Index has been trending higher since early May.
Dollar Mixed While Stocks Slide To Begin Last Week Of Q3
The US dollar is narrowly mixed. The euro, yen and Swiss franc are higher, while the dollar-bloc and sterling are softer. The moving element here is not so much the greenback, but idiosyncratic, country-level developments.
Emerging Markets: Week Ahead Preview - September 25
Emerging markets initially benefited from the FOMC decision, but softened into the weekend. Emerging markets initially benefited from the FOMC decision, but softened into the weekend.
Politics To Overshadow Economics In The Week Ahead
In the US Q2 GDP is likely to be revised higher to 1.3% at an annualized pace from 1.1%. The NY Fed's GDP tracker has the economy growing 2.26% here in Q3, while the Atlanta Fed puts it at 2.9%.
Emerging Markets: What Has Changed Now
The Hungarian central bank capped the amount commercial banks can keep at its 3-month deposit facility. The end result should be lower government borrowing cost, lower lending rates, and a weaker forint.
It's Friday And The Dollar Is Firmer Again
Today's firmer dollar was partly signaled by the loss of its downside momentum with 12 hours or so of the FOMC decision, which was hardly surprising, even if disappointing.
Dollar Remains Under Pressure Post-Fed, Though The Yen Stabilizes
The US dollar has lost another 0.5% against most of the major currencies today, as Asia and Europe respond to the Fed's decision. There are few exceptions to this generalization.
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