17.11.2017 • 13:00 GMT
Dollar Short-Term Trend in Rates and Risk, Long-Term in Deficit
John Kicklighter
• Much of the Dollar's moves over the past months has been based on the Fed's monetary policy standings relative to its peers
• Another short-term driver that has eased back in influence is a more complex relationship through the currency's 'risk' standings
• Perhaps the most long-lasting, systemic and overlooked consideration for the Greenback is the risk of further credit downgrade