In this episode, Brent Donnelly joins the show to discuss his tariff expectations, how that will impact the currency market, and the framework he uses for trading FX. We also delve into carry trades, China and the yuan, and much more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:13) Make FX Great Again
(01:51) Tariff Expectations
(07:52) Inflation, Yields, & The Dollar
(13:30) Ads (Skale, Ledger)
(14:39) The Fed Reaction Function
(17:27) Equity Valuations
(19:23) FX Framework
(28:02) Ads (Skale, Ledger)
(29:19) Carry Trades
(34:32) BOJ & Market Surprises
(42:17) Canada & CAD/USD
(47:21) China & Yuan
(53:40) Long-Term Dollar View
(56:55) Learn More About Brent’s Work
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Why FX Volatility Will Dominate Markets In 2025 | Brent Donnelly | Forward Guidance podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
