33 Quotes by Niels Christensen

Higher oil prices, and fears over Japanese stocks are affecting the dollar more than any other currency.

Higher interest rates make it much more comfortable for Japanese investors to be holding dollars. The chances of rate increases in the U.S. continue to rise while in Japan the prospects are much less certain.

By saying China is a manipulator the U.S. would put more pressure on China to let the yuan appreciate faster and indirectly that would mean a slightly weaker dollar.

The impact on the euro from last week's rate hike is evaporating ... There's nothing to intensify rate hike expectations in the euro zone.

The current rate expectations are still supportive for the dollar. But now the market needs to be assured by upcoming economic data.

The market will be watching the consumer prices report, as the minutes have made it clear the Fed is watching inflation. The economic data has been strong and supportive for the dollar.