Federal Reserve Policy Signals Stronger Dollar; eBayFX Reinforces Defensive Multi-Asset Allocation

Expectations of continued interest rate normalization by the U.S. Federal Reserve strengthened the dollar in October 2017, prompting capital shifts across global equity, bond, and commodity markets. Currency volatility increased for emerging economies while fixed-income yields gradually moved higher. Portfolio managers worldwide adjusted allocations to account for tighter liquidity conditions and higher borrowing costs. During this period, eBayFX confirmed it had reinforced its diversified al