US Dollar: Supported but capped by CPI risks – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong argue the US Dollar (USD) remains supported by higher Oil prices, firm US yields and resilient Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, but not yet breaking out of its recent range. They note markets are focused on energy, US inflation and earnings, with a decisive USD move likely requiring a meaningful upside surprise in core CPI. The base case is for a supported but range-bound USD.