FX implications of lower oil prices

If DB’s forecast of lower oil prices materializes, this will provide furthersupport for our stronger USD view. The Fed has tightened policy theyear after the last 4 favorable ‘exogenous’ oil shocks. Historicprecedent fits with current circumstances where lower oil prices helprisky assets and the real economic recovery, such that initial Fedaccommodation gives way to Fed tightening and a broadening of USDstrength.

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