US equity markets stage routine pullback from 38 pc retracement level

The dollar’s preliminary moves after the low 80.90 are supportive of a like dollar rally back to 85.50. We should see confirmation of that in the early part of next week, says Sonali Ranade......

Market Notes: Gold waits for capitulation

Once the US dollar launches into its final bull leg from the 79 region towards 84, the appreciating currency should put a lot of pressure on commodities that will perhaps trigger the capitulation......

The US dollar could surprise with a massive rally

Hoard cash. There will be plenty of time and opportunity at far lower levels, warns Sonali Ranade in her weekly Market NotesCommodity markets have been marking time, waiting for the equity markets......

Weak yen will continue to drive currency markets

A lot will depend on how the equity markets in the US play out in April-May this year.  A correction there, long overdue, could change all the variables in the current equations, says Sonali......