US Dollar poised for another leg higher in 2023 – Goldman Sachs

Analysts at Goldman Sachs offer their outlook on the US Dollar for 2023, noting that they see scope for another leg higher in the US Dollar before topping out.

Key quotes

"The US Dollar still has a lot going for it. US activity and labor markets are proving resilient, and on our modal path, the US economy is likely to avoid recession. However, increasing financial stability, mortgage market, and recession concerns in many other parts of the world mean that other global central banks may struggle to keep up with the Fed.”

"There are risks on both sides. We may need to wait longer for a Dollar turn if we move squarely towards a recession in the US and there is a marked worsening in the risk-taking environment.”

“On the other side, an early end to China's zero-Covid policies in line with recent signals and price action or an unexpected easing in Russia-Ukraine tensions would likely set in motion macro and market dynamics that could contribute to an earlier Dollar turn by fostering a better environment for global growth and risk assets.”