Why the U.S. Dollar Matters for Commodity Markets | Peak Trading Research

In this video: The U.S. Dollar is an extremely important macroeconomic driver for commodity markets. Dave Whitcomb, CFA, Head of Research, walks you through the five reasons why the U.S. dollar matters for commodities and introduces a framework for incorporating a U.S. dollar view into your profitable commodity trading.

1:04 The “Yardstick Effect”
1:30 Macroeconomic Trader Flows
2:02 Correlation Trader Flows
2:27 Dollar Drop = Rise in Commodities
2:39 Fundamental Demand Response
3:34 U.S. Dollar Down = U.S. Wheat Up
3:36 Fundamental Supply Response
4:28 Weaker U.S. Dollar = Fewer Exports & Acres
4:34 The Five Reasons USD Matters
4:55 How to Trade a Dollar View
5:10 Origins and Destination Currencies
5:39 Economic Regimes

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