Morgan Stanley says dollar to struggle in first half of next year before recovering later.The firm is forecasting the dollar index to drop all the way down to 94 in the first half of the year before rebounding back to around current levels at 99 by the end of 2026. That as they see slower global growth amid US tariffs, with the potential for a more K-shaped economy.
Markets Brace for a Flood of US Data Releases.Midweek brings key releases, including the UK October CPI and the FOMC minutes on Wednesday. On Thursday, attention will shift to euro area November consumer confidence.
Sentiment Cautious But Not Negative, US Data Reboot Awaited.Sentiment in Asian markets started the week on the softer side, though the pullback has been well contained so far. The tone was more cautious than negative, with investors reluctant to take strong positions ahead of a busy global data schedule and the return of U.S. macro releases.
Reminder: US non-farm payrolls for September will be released this week.The report will very much be a lagging data point, all things considered. However, it's at least a start in trying to piece back together the picture after the longest US government shutdown in history.