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21 May 2013
Flash: USD profit taking ahead of Bernanke tomorrow - Societe Generale
FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Alvin T. Tan, FX Strategist at Societe Generale notes that the market is taking profit on USD longs ahead of Chairman Bernanke's Congressional testimony tomorrow.
He adds that investors are hoping to get clarity from the Fed after hearing different views from various FOMC members in recent weeks. Further, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Evans stated last night that current Fed policy was appropriate, though noting that the economy appeared to be recovering well. He writes, “We doubt Bernanke will promulgate any major policy changes tomorrow. The recent slew of US economic data has been somewhat mixed, so the Fed is not going to change tune right now. But Bernanke will likely acknowledge the signs of improvement in the economy.”
He adds that investors are hoping to get clarity from the Fed after hearing different views from various FOMC members in recent weeks. Further, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Evans stated last night that current Fed policy was appropriate, though noting that the economy appeared to be recovering well. He writes, “We doubt Bernanke will promulgate any major policy changes tomorrow. The recent slew of US economic data has been somewhat mixed, so the Fed is not going to change tune right now. But Bernanke will likely acknowledge the signs of improvement in the economy.”