Why U.S. Dollar is Lagging Euro, Yen Despite Higher Rates?

  • 28 Mar 2018
  • By Blu Putnam

The U.S. dollar has not appreciated against the euro and yen despite the Fed raising rates, due to increased risk from trade disputes with China and others.

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Bluford “Blu” Putnam has served as Managing Director and Chief Economist of CME Group since May 2011. With more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and concentrations in central banking, investment research, and portfolio management, Blu serves as CME Group’s spokesperson on global economic conditions.

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