USD: Trump-Xi, FOMC mins and payrolls can only mean volatility - ING

According to analysts at ING, ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, markets will be looking to communication and US data for clues over Fed policy which will add to USD volatility.

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“Mar FOMC minutes (Wed) will give some insight into the likelihood of a June rate hike (around 50% priced in). Softer payrolls and wage growth outcome (Fri) may taper hawkish expectations.”

“EUR bulls faced a reality check last week; the ECB stuck to the dovish script and kept tight-lipped over QE taper talk. French election risks have subsided but may pick-up as we near the first round vote (23 Apr).”