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The euro U.S. dollar exchange rate rallied to a 10-month high for the euro after the tone of the European Central Bank (ECB) boosted the it. Whereas, at the same time, delays over the healthcare bill in Washington weighed on the dollar. The exchange rate rallied to $1.1420, a level last seen prior to the U.S Presidential election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
What do these figures mean? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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When measuring the value of a pair of currencies, one set equals 1 unit and the other shows the current equivalent. As the market moves, the amount will vary from minute to minute. <\/p>\n

For example, it could be written: 1 EUR = 1.12829 USD<\/em> <\/p>\n

Here, \u20ac1 is equivalent to approximately $1.13. This specifically measures the euro\u2019s worth against the dollar. If the U.S. dollar amount increases in this pairing, it\u2019s positive for the euro.<\/em> <\/p>\n

Or, if you were looking at it the other way around: 1 USD = 0.88789 EUR<\/em> <\/p>\n

In this example, $1 is equivalent to approximately \u20ac0.89. This measures the U.S. dollar\u2019s worth versus the euro. If the euro number gets larger, it\u2019s good news for the dollar.<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n

The euro surged early on Tuesday after a speech by ECB President, Mario Draghi. Draghi pointed to the eurozone economy growing for 16 consecutive quarters, an economy that was in a strengthening and broadening recovery. Draghi also referenced low inflation across the bloc as the reason why the ECB had kept monetary policy so accommodative. Most importantly for the market, Draghi subtly changed his language by calling for \u201cconsiderable\u201d instead of \u201cvery substantial\u201d degree of stimulus.<\/p>\n

This was a very minor change in Draghi\u2019s tone, but more than sufficient to impact the euro. Hopes are increasing that the ECB is coming close to starting the process of removing its economic stimulus package, which could end in an interest rate rise. The expectation of a tighter monetary policy in the eurozone pushed the common currency northwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Why do raised interest rates boost a currency\u2019s value? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Interest rates are key to understanding exchange rate movements. Those who have large sums of money to invest want the highest return on their investments. Higher interest rate environments tend to offer higher yields. So, if the interest rate or at least the interest rate expectation of a country is relatively higher compared to another, then it attracts more foreign capital investment. Large corporations and investors need local currency to invest. More local currency used then boosts the demand of that currency, pushing the value higher. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n

Draghi will be speaking once more this afternoon at the ECB Central Bankers Forum. Given the sensitivity of the euro to Draghi\u2019s comments, there\u2019s plenty of room for disappointment – but as long as he continues with the same tone, then the euro rally could take a step higher.<\/p>\n

<\/a>U.S. healthcare bill delayed<\/h3>\n

The dollar weakened broadly following a delay in the healthcare bill vote in the U.S. Senate. The vote has been stalled after several republicans have confirmed they won\u2019t vote for the bill in its current form as a replacement to Obamacare. The problem for the dollar isn\u2019t the healthcare bill itself, but more what this hold-up says about Trump\u2019s potential for pushing other policies through the U.S. Senate such as tax reforms and infrastructure spending projects. These other policies are considered positive for the dollar, and any perceived delay will pull the dollar lower, which is what happened on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
How would Trump\u2019s policies boost the U.S. dollar? <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A sizeable corporation tax cut would see a flood of money repatriated to the USA which would then create a high demand for the currency and, in turn, increase its value versus other currencies. Infrastructure spending in a country already close to full employment would also push wages higher, leading to more spending and thus boosting inflation. Higher inflation leads to higher interest rates and a higher demand for the currency. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n

Today there is little influential economic data for the U.S. Pending home sales could attract some attention, although most investors will be looking ahead to the final release of GDP data for the first quarter on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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