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Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
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As we head into 2019, the United States and its economy facing several key risks after a turbulent stock market in 2018. Let’s take a look at those key factors,
- One of the most important risks facing the USA is an economic slowdown. There have been signs since the end of the third quarter that after a stellar performance in 2017, and 2018, the U.S. may finally be losing some steam. So, the focus would be on whether the economy continues to grow stronger or slowdown accelerates. The outcome of this uncertainty would certainly influence USD the most, as the market is no longer pricing a hike single rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2019. The economy would also impact stock prices via earnings.
- Another set of key risks specific to the United States is the domestic political turmoil. With the House of Representatives under control, the Democrats are likely to increase political attacks on president Trump as the Presidential campaign would gradually kick in. The U.S. economy is likely to face several prolonged shutdowns over the differences between the Democrats and President Trump. The current ongoing partial shutdown speaks for it, which is likely to last longer than previous shutdowns.
- The United States is also facing several geopolitical risks, and one needs to keep an eye on them; relations with Middle East after troops withdrawal from Syria, and Khashoggi murder allegedly involving Saudi crown prince Muhammad bin Salman; relationship with European Union over NATO payments and trade; relationship with China as the trade war intensifies.
The outcome of the above uncertainties would not only continue to influence the market but their outcome would be major movers.
