US Dollar: Greenback faces pressure from Democratic sweep – TD Securities

The US Dollar (USD) faces modest downside from a Democratic blue sweep through relative equity, interest rate and growth dynamics, according to TD Securities strategists. In their view, diminished US exceptionalism, a smaller fiscal impulse and a reduced risk of escalation involving Iran could leave the USD under pressure against ex-US assets and safe havens.

Could a blue sweep put modest pressure on the USD?

"A blue sweep is modestly USD-negative, weakening the pillars of US exceptionalism. Greater scrutiny of AI and deregulation, a smaller fiscal impulse, and potential data-center constraints could weigh on US equities, growth, yields, and Fed pricing. Meanwhile, reduced expectations of Iran escalation favor ex-US assets and growth."

"A blue sweep is modestly USD-negative from the relative equity, rates, and growth channel."

"Foreign capital has increasingly entered the US through equities, reinforcing the dollar through stronger growth expectations, higher yields, and equity outperformance. If the AI narrative weakens, investors may seek safety in USTs, JPY, or CHF while reducing US equity exposure and hedging more dollar risk. The USD could weaken against alternatives while strengthening against KRW, TWD, and other high-beta currencies."

"Meanwhile, a smaller fiscal impulse and potential constraints on data center build-out could weigh on US growth expectations, treasury yields, and Fed hike pricing. This will weaken any USD boost from the relative rates channel as well."

"Lastly, potentially lower Iran escalation risk should further favor ex-US equities and global growth expectations outside the US. Together, this leaves the USD facing headwinds through the relative rates, growth, and equity channels."

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