Gaurav Kashyap

The US Dollar Index has gained following the midterms while volatility in the pound remains high

Traditionally there is little correlation between midterm elections and US asset performance, but more is at stake this year

Fiscal conditions in Italy continue to drive risk sentiment while the UK's Brexit negotiations seems to face increased political pressure domestically

European equities suffered a blow over fears the country's budget plans could lead to a higher deficit

Gaurav Kashyap expects the greenback to move higher next month

While the outlook is brighter for the US dollar, it is less rosy for the British pound

Neither the actions of the US Federal Open Market Committee nor the trade wars with China is pushing the greenback

The US Nonfarm Payrolls report is due this week along with the Fed and the Bank of England's rate decisions

While many of leading currencies maintained their ranges, US markets entered a strong buying phase

Markets analyst Gaurav Kashyap says investors should not expect any surprises from the US data docket this month

While the dollar tested new strengths following the recent Fed meeting, its bullish outlook may have run out of steam

The greenback's recent rally has seen it achieve five-month highs

With the markets poised for more volatility, the greenback could take off even more

Global equities will remain fragile as they continue to be driven by Trump's policies on trade

Despite a rosy economic picture in the US, the dollar is still under strain