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USD sells off on FOMC minutes

"Many Fed officials inclined to stay at zero longer" is the main headline that caught the market's attention from the FOMC Minutes. While the full context of that phrase is a bit softer (see USD), our US strategists poin…

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  • "Many Fed officials inclined to stay at zero longer" is the main headline that caught the market's attention from the FOMC Minutes.
  • While the full context of that phrase is a bit softer (see USD), our US strategists point out, the overall impact of such a statement is the market calling into question the prospect of a June hike. 
  • The surprisingly dovish message drove a strong bid into US bonds and saw USD selloff. Oil also added to its already negative return for the session, dragging CAD alongside. 

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