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LESSON - $DXY - IMPACT ON THE MARKET
🕑 Added 2025-03-13 12:18:47 +0000 UTCOne of the positive macro influences right now is the pull back in the US Dollars, price is below the 0.618 Fib, the 200 Day MA and the 50 Day MA.
Overall however, we want this to be slow and gradual, any large drops will bring uncertainty to the market and as we have seen since Trumps Tariffs started impacting the market, uncertainty is the markets enemy.
Positive Effects of a Declining $DXY on U.S. Markets
Boosts Multinational Companies
Large U.S. corporations with significant overseas revenue (e.g., Apple, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola) benefit from a weaker dollar because their foreign earnings become more valuable when converted back to USD.
This can lead to higher earnings reports and stock prices for such companies.
Supports Commodity Prices
Commodities like oil, gold, and industrial metals are priced in dollars. A weaker dollar makes them cheaper for foreign buyers, increasing demand and driving prices up.
This benefits energy and materials stocks (e.g., ExxonMobil, Freeport-McMoRan).
Encourages Foreign Investment in U.S. Assets
A weaker dollar makes U.S. stocks and bonds cheaper for foreign investors, potentially increasing demand and boosting the market.
Negative Effects of a Declining $DXY
Higher Inflation Risk
A weaker dollar increases the price of imported goods, leading to higher inflation.
If inflation rises too much, the Fed may tighten monetary policy, which could hurt stocks.
Hurts Small-Cap and Domestic Companies
Companies that rely mostly on U.S. consumers (such as small-cap stocks) don’t benefit as much from foreign earnings.
Higher import costs could shrink profit margins for retailers and manufacturers.
