Share: Further advance could see USD/CNH testing the 7.3500 zone in the short-term horizon according to Economist Lee Sue Ann and Markets Strategist Quek Ser Leang at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour view: Yesterday, we held the view that USD “is likely to rise further even though it is unlikely to reach 7.3500.” We
Share: AUD/USD traded in the 0.6360 – 0.6400 range on Wednesday. USD gained momentum after ISM Service PMIs and the Fed’s Beige Book releases. The odds of one last hike by the Fed are gaining more relevance. In Wednesday’s session, the AUD/USD traded neutral but remained vulnerable below 0.6400. On the one hand, strong
Share: US Dollar Index remains dicey after a downbeat start to the week that snapped two-day winning streak. Mixed US data, unimpressive Fed talks confirms September inaction, odds of witnessing one rate hike in 2023 defend DXY bulls. US Labor Day holiday, China-inspired risk-on mood allowed Greenback buyers to take a breather. US
Share: EUR/GBP pair drops to a new seven-day low of 0.8546, influenced by market expectations of a BoE rate hike and ECB’s unchanged stance. Technical analysis shows the pair struggling to break the 50-day SMA at 0.8582, maintaining a downtrend with a year-to-date low of 0.8492 in sight. Despite the downtrend, a falling
Share: Gold price regains positive traction and remains within the striking distance of a one-month top. Expectations that the Federal Reserve is down with its rate-hiking cycle underpin the XAU/USD. A positive risk tone might hold back bulls from placing aggressive bets and cap any further gains. Gold price attracts fresh buying on
Share: Bullish-engulfing candlestick pattern on the daily chart suggests buyers are in control. The first major resistance at 1.3600, followed by several key levels up to 1.3804. Downside risks include a drop below 1.3489, potentially targeting the 200-DMA at 1.3462 and the 50-DMA at 1.3345. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) losses ground against the
Share: After initially rising to 1.0880, the EUR/USD declines to 1.0785, below the 200-day SMA at 1.0815. Manufacturing PMIs from the US showed better-than-expected results. The US DXY index and Treasury yields significantly recovered following the release. Following the release of a mixed Nonfarm Payrolls report, which saw employment rising higher than expected, wages decelerating
Share: Mixed US Nonfarm Payrolls data initially fails to boost USD, but ISM Manufacturing PMI lifts sentiment. Swiss inflation exceeds estimates, but weak Retail Sales could deter SNB from tightening. The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on September 14 could be a key event for the pair. The Swiss Franc (CHF) losses traction against