Fed’s “QT” supports our case for a stronger US dollar

While we doubt it will be the main driver of the US dollar, the ongoing reduction in the size of the Fed’s balance sheet (i.e., “quantitative tightening”, or “QT”) adds to our conviction that the greenback will continue to appreciate over the rest of the year.

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