Dollar rally a wildcard in ag markets

摘要

The strong U.S. dollar has put the United States at a disadvantage to most of its key competitors. The U.S. economy has stabilized when compared with Europe. The Federal Reserve has moved to end its easy monetary policy. Political tensions run across several continents. Now that harvest is nearing completion the trade's focus will shift from guessing supply to the question of moving the product. U.S. dollar pricing will play a key role in this issue for the months ahead (see "Dollar strength raises prices," right).