Список проголосовавших за комментарий " Currency Commentary: Yellen on Deck<ul><li>The <strong>Dollar Index</strong> dipped back below the 102 level but is holding steady at 101.70. Markets are awaiting comments from Fed Chair Janet Yellen as she speaks in Chicago at 1pm ET. So far we have heard from the Fed's Lacker and Evans who both continued the hawkish rhetoric as the Fed primes the market for a potential March rate hike. There has been some early whispers that Fed Chair Janet Yellen may strike a more dovish tune just to provide some wiggle room for the central bank. Fischer and Powell will also be speaking as a busy Fed calendar unwinds. This marks the last comments we will get as we enter the quiet period ahead of the Fed's March meeting.</li><li>The <strong>euro</strong> is holding the 1.05 support level at the moment. The single currency has been bolstered by the latest polls from France which shows Emmanuel Macron moving ahead of Marine Le Pen in first round voting. Retail Sales data from the region was weak but it is not garnering a lot of attention. The market focus will turn to next Thursday's ECB meeting. Markets will be paying close attention to Draghi comments on inflation. In general, little is expected from the meeting as the ECB is expected to hold steady ahead of the FOMC.</li><li>The <strong>pound</strong> is attempting to hold the 1.22 area as it remains under pressure. The Service PMI fell short of expectations, hitting a five month low. The focus will remain on when the country initiates Article 50. This is expected at the end of March and is likely to remain a headwind for cable.</li><li>The <strong>yen</strong> has hit its lowest level in two weeks. At the moment the 50-sma (114.51) is being tested and is showing some signs of potentially cracking. CPI data this morning was mixed to in line and Household Spending fell short of expectations.</li><li>The <strong>yuan</strong> is testing the low end of its recent ban of 6.80-6.90 as it hits its lowest level in approx seven weeks. The move comes ahead of the National Congress meeting which starts Sunday. The government is expected to provide a growth target of 6.5-7.0% for 2017. Comments around trade and the new U.S. Administration will be of interest (BONDX, FOREX). </li></ul>"