Easing trade tensions and growing corporate earnings behind improved metrics
The US dollar has performed well, up more than 7% since the end of 2017, and continues to enjoy a number of supports.
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In the US, the consumer is king; spending is at its strongest in four-and-a half years, retail sales are up, jobs and productivity figures are steady and wage growth continues.