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USD stuck in trading range as global risk appetite runs high

The US dollar retains fundamental support from strong domestic macroeconomic data and a firm Federal Reserve stance, yet its global rally has run into a ceiling. Goldman Sachs strategists note that a surge in risk appetite across global equity markets and the unexpected resilience of foreign currencies have stripped the US dollar of its status as the default safe‑haven asset.

The dollar’s position was reinforced by a strong May labor market report and resilient ISM business activity indices. Those readings confirmed inflationary pressure, pushed Treasury yields higher, and widened interest rate differentials in favor of the United States. That dominance is particularly evident relative to Europe, where macroeconomic prospects remain subdued. At the same time, a turning point has emerged in commodity markets: progress in peace talks between Washington and Tehran has raised hopes of cheaper oil, supporting currencies of energy‑importing nations.

High‑yield assets in emerging markets have largely ignored geopolitical risks, drawing a portion of capital flows. The Chinese yuan continued a gradual appreciation that Goldman Sachs expects to be more prolonged than the market currently assumes. The Japanese yen also stabilized following Tokyo’s currency interventions and threats of further regulatory measures. As a result, the greenback’s dynamics have diverged: the classic DXY index, heavily weighted to the euro, has gained about 1.5% year to date, while a broader trade‑weighted dollar index has moved into slightly negative territory.

In the coming weeks, the economic fallout from the Middle East crisis and sticky inflation will continue to keep the US currency afloat. Market focus is shifting to the Federal Reserve’s rhetoric. Goldman Sachs warns that the new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, may adopt a considerably tougher posture than investors anticipate. Nevertheless, if US macroeconomic data delivers no fresh surprises, the US dollar is likely to remain trapped in its current trading ranges, creating an ideal environment for speculative carry‑trade strategies.

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