The dollar is strengthening as yields rise and global growth concerns mount. The U.S. is energy independent relative to Europe/Asia. An energy shock hurts net-importers (Europe/Japan) more than the U.S., widening the growth differential. Higher U.S. yields attract capital to the USD. LONG USD. Specifically against low-yielders like EUR or currencies exposed to trade shocks. Coordinated central bank intervention to weaken the dollar.
The dollar is strengthening as yields rise and global growth concerns mount. The U.S. is energy independent relative to Europe/Asia. An energy shock hurts net-importers (Europe/Japan) more than the U.S., widening the growth differential. Higher U.S. yields attract capital to the USD. LONG USD. Specifically against low-yielders like EUR or currencies exposed to trade shocks. Coordinated central bank intervention to weaken the dollar.