The dollar hovered near a one-month peak

2024-01-18
Summary:

Thu saw the dollar near a one-month peak post strong US retail sales, signaling persistent inflation. The market still expects a 150 bps cut in 2024.

EBC Forex Snapshot


18 Jan 2024


The dollar hovered near a one-month peak on Thu after robust US retail sales data was indicative of inflation stubbornness. The market is still pricing in a likely 150 bps for 2024.


The Australian dollar was little changed after data showed an unexpected drop in employment in December. A net loss of 65,000 jobs was seen though unemployment rate held steady at 3.9%.

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Rio Tinto Group, the world’s top iron ore exporter, sees increased stimulus measures in China driving iron ore demand into a gradual recovery this year. The commodity has experienced a sharp pullback since the new year began.

Citibank vs. HSBC Currency Pair Data Comparison

Citi (as of 8 Jan) HSBC (as of 16 Jan)

support resistance support resistance
EUR/USD 1.0833 1.1150 1.0836 1.1100
GBP/USD 1.2536 1.2848 1.2612 1.2832
USD/CHF 0.8333 0.8667 0.8398 0.8644
AUD/USD 0.6641 0.6900 0.6561 0.6815
USD/CAD 1.3177 1.3483 1.3246 1.3529
USD/JPY 139.48 144.96 141.84 148.01

The green numbers in the table indicate an increase in data, the red numbers indicate a decrease in data, and the black numbers indicate that the data remains unchanged.


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