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USD Index retreats after the 88.440 high – DBS

FXStreet (Barcelona) - The DBS Research Team, notes that the USD DXY Index fell down continuously in the past three sessions after hitting a high of 88.440.

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“The US dollar, as measured by the DXY index, has retreated in the past three sessions after hitting a new high of 88.440 on 24 November.”

“There is a sense in the market that the depreciation in the euro and the Japanese yen may have run their course, and that a higher US dollar from here may also delay the Fed’s plan to normalize monetary policy.“

“Despite the stronger-than-expected US GDP in 3Q14, attention now is turning to Black Friday tomorrow as a gauge of consumer spending in 4Q15.”

“As for today, attention will fall on initial jobless claims which have been rising over the past month after hitting a bottom on 10 October. Another rise would increase the caution already setting in ahead of next Friday’s monthly US jobs report.”

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