In their February 2017 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections:
In Brief
- U.S. Dollar momentum from last year faded as Donald Trump’s inauguration neared
- Economic plan from new administration described as “America First,” critical of current trade agreements and gridlock
- A less determined Fed weakened U.S. Dollar down to worst levels since early November
In Focus
- Post-election USD rally ended with new year and administration
- Economic underperformance causing greenback misfortunes
The View – US$ on negative trend as administration roots for competitiveness
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Statements and political developments affecting FX fluctuations
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