Dollar faces headwinds as equity and commodity volatility prompts corrective forces in FX markets

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FX markets are correcting a strong early-year trend of procyclical currency gains due to equity and commodity volatility. Reversals in USD/ZAR and USD/MXN are linked to a more challenging US equity environment, particularly in tech stocks, and volatility in the metals market. The dollar is seeing some support from a risk-off sentiment, but significant gains are unlikely due to potential US economic slowdown and ongoing dollar hedging themes.


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