Share: Economist Lee Sue Ann and Markets Strategist Quek Ser Leang at UOB Group suggest EUR/USD could slip back to the 1.0730 region in the near term. Key Quotes 24-hour view: We highlighted last Friday that EUR “is likely to break the major support at 1.0790, but the next support at 1.0730 is likely
Share: EUR/USD holds ground due to the ECB’s support of a hawkish stance. The previous week’s low appears to be the support followed by the 1.0750 psychological level. Nine-day EMA emerges as the key barrier following the 14-day EMA at 1.0874 level. EUR/USD hovers above 1.0800 psychological level during the Asian session on Monday.
Share: The EUR/USD fell below the 200-day SMA of 1.0800 towards the 1.0795 area to close the week. The Euro tallied a fourth consecutive weekly loss against the USD. The cautious stance by Christine Lagarde at the Jackson Hole Symposium weakens the Euro. In Friday’s session, the EUR/USD bears broke through the 200-day Simple
Share: GBP/USD falls 0.18%, as concerns over global business activity and China’s real estate market woes fuel a risk-off environment. US Dollar Index (DXY) advances 0.19% to around two-month highs, buoyed by Powell’s hawkish remarks on inflation and rate hikes at Jackson Hole. Mixed US economic data, including lower-than-expected Initial Jobless Claims, adds
Share: AUD/USD fell more than 0.50%, to a daily low near 0.6380. Jerome Powell opened the door to another hike in this tightening cycle. Rising US yields make the USD gain interest. At the end of the week, the USD gained ground against its rivals, mainly driven by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) chairman, Jerome
Share: Powell’s hawkish tone on inflation and potential for further rate hikes propels USD/CAD to a three-month high of 1.3640, currently trading at 1.3613. Philadelphia Fed’s Patrick Harker adds fuel to the fire, stating rates are already restrictive and may need to rise further if inflation stalls. Lackluster Canadian retail sales data at
Share: GBP/USD trades lower on the back of downbeat UK PMI data. UK Composite PMI fell below 50 for the first time since January. Weaker PMIs from both countries, flaring the likelihood of rate hikes in September meetings. GBP/USD extends its losses and trades lower around 1.2710 during the Asian session on Thursday.
Share: USD/CHF shows mild gains near the 0.8800 area. The pair continues to trade sideways since early August. Hawkish comments from Fed’s Thomas Barking gave the USD a boost. Investors await Powell’s speech on Friday and Wednesday’s US August PMIs. On Tuesday, the USD/CHF traded with mild gains, near the critical 0.8800 zone.
Share: The index moves lower and approaches 103.00. US yields maintain the march north unabated. Fedspeak, housing data will take centre stage later on Tuesday. The greenback, in terms of the USD Index (DXY), grinds lower and puts the 103.00 region to the test on turnaround Tuesday. USD Index looks at Fedspeak, Jackson
Share: GBP/USD rises 0.22% as market sentiment remains upbeat, with NVIDIA earnings and BoE rate hike prospects in focus. Interest rate differential between the US and UK narrows, potentially pushing GBP/USD towards the YTD high of 1.3147. Technicals indicate resistance at the 50-DMA of 1.2791; a breach could target 1.2995, while support lies
