Tuesday 3rd September: Dollar index clocks fresh YTD highs; resistance at 99.62 eyed.
The US dollar index, calculated by factoring in the exchange rates of six major world currencies, continued to realise higher ground Monday. Despite US banks closing in observance of Labour Day, the index clocked fresh YTD highs beyond the 99.00 handle.
Monday 2nd September: Weekly technical outlook and review.
Snapping a two-week bullish phase, the GBP/USD curved lower a few points south of the 2017 yearly opening level at 1.2329 (resistance) last week, set a couple of points beneath a major resistance area at 1.2365-1.2615.
Friday 30th August: Dollar index on track to test 99.00 ahead of consumer spending data.
The buck firmed Thursday as newswires cited easing tensions between the US and China, consequently weighing on the single currency. The US dollar index extended gains for a second consecutive session, challenging 98.50.
Thursday 29th August: Pound testing 1.22 as no-deal Brexit more likely as UK Parliament heads for prorogation.
Key risk events today: German Prelim CPI m/m; Canadian Current Account; […]
Wednesday 28th August: Technical outlook and review.
Europe’s single currency eked out marginal losses versus its US counterpart Tuesday, consequently extending Monday’s losses. On the data front, The US conference board consumer confidence Index declined slightly in August, following July’s rebound.
Tuesday 27th August: Dollar attempting to reclaim 98.00+ status after recouping a large portion of recent losses.
Key risk events today: RBA Deputy Gov Debelle Speaks; MPC Member […]
Monday 26th August: Weekly technical outlook and review.
The US dollar fell sharply across the board Friday amid trade escalations between the US and China. Beijing announced it was slapping tariffs on $75bln of US goods at rates between 5% and 10% in response to the US’ moves to apply tariffs on China in September and December.
Friday 23rd August: Markets remain subdued as focus shifts to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Europe’s single currency remained within a familiar range Thursday, constrained by August’s opening level at 1.1079 and the 1.11 border on the H4 timeframe. Although Eurozone PMIs firmed, the euro’s dial failed to turn.
Thursday 22nd August: Focus shifts to Jackson Hole Symposium amid mild dollar recovery.
Minutes for the July FOMC stated Federal Reserve officials viewed their interest-rate cut last month as insurance against too-low inflation and the risk of a deeper slump in business investment stemming from uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade war.
