Can the stronger USD last?
• Firmer USD. US equities consolidated, bond yields dipped, while the USD’s upturn continued despite some better than expected European data.• Weaker CNH. A catalyst behind the USD strength was the weaker CNH. Given its tight correlation the lift in USD/CNH exerted more pressure on the AUD.• Event radar. US durable goods orders & the PCE deflator are due. There are also a few Fed speakers. Locally, the monthly CPI indicator & retail sales are released. After a run of positive days US equities consolidated on Friday near record highs (S&P500 -0.1%). That said, over the week the S&P500 still...