Shier Lee Lim, Lead FX and Macro Strategist

Shier Lee is a global investment strategist specializing in FX and macroeconomic markets. She provides expert commentary to institutional clients and leading media outlets, including Ausbiz, Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, and Euromoney.

Greenback slides after jobs shock

Greenback weaker after jobs miss. AUD/USD attempts to break descending channel resistance. Sterling tests one-year highs on shaky foundations

July 3, 2026
Dollar firms as Yen nears 40-year low

Greenback approaches May 2025 highs ahead of US jobs report. Yen holds near 40-year low. A higher bar for the hawks

July 2, 2026
Dollar gains ahead of Fed chair Warsh’s speech

USD remains supported on jobs, PMI news. Australia factories gain traction. Sterling holds its ground

July 1, 2026
Dollar firms as Yen slide continues

USD/JPY hits 40-year highs as dollar stays firm. China PMI rebound fails to ease demand concerns. Euro weaker as ECB forum opens

June 30, 2026
US dollar slips as disinflation signals grow

US dollar pulls back as tech slump weighs on risk mood. Euro consolidates as disinflation narrative builds. RBA signals faster cuts when growth slows

June 29, 2026
Dollar jumps on jobs surprise

Dollar jumps as jobs shock shakes markets. Fed hawk tone meets USD/SGD near 2-month highs. Inflation and twin central bank decisions

June 8, 2026

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