On this episode of Talking Markets, Maggie Lake sits down with Brent Donnelly, President of Spectra Markets, for an in-depth conversation on the U.S. dollar and its powerful influence on global asset prices.Brent breaks down how USD strength and weakness impact currency trades, what traders should watch across FX markets, and how shifting Federal Reserve policy could shape market volatility.With the FOMC meeting this Wednesday, Brent shares what he expects from the Fed, how interest rate decisions may affect the S&P 500, bond yields, risk assets, and why the dollar remains the most important macro driver heading into year-end.For more from Brent, sign up for his daily am/FX note at: https://www.spectramarkets.com/am-fx/ Support us on Substack: https://themarkethouse.substack.com Connect with us on Twitter: https://x.com/the_markethouse *We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
