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May 21

May 21, 2023
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Weekly Winners & Losers: Pop Quiz

What is the biggest quiet influencer in markets today?

Answer: CURRENCY RELATIONSHIPS

Currencies are generally out of sight, out of mind.

We know the strength of the US dollar has presented all sorts of headwinds for US exports the past 12 months, but we rarely stop and look at the Brazilian real and its impact on markets.

A Winner: The Brazilian real has gained 5.7% on the US dollar since the start of 2023

A Loser: Not that anyone needs a reminder, but nearby Soybean futures have fallen 14% year-to-date

Both a Winner & a Loser: Factoring in both board losses AND the real’s appreciation since the start of the year, soybean futures in Brazilian real are down 21% year-to-date and at their lowest level since late 2020

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