The dollar edged higher before key inflation data, while the Swiss franc remains weakest among G10 currencies this month.
EBC Forex Snapshot, 29 Feb 2024
The dollar tracked toward monthly gains on Thursday ahead of highly-anticipated inflation data, while the Swiss franc is very likely the worst performing G10 currencies this month.
Inflation cooling to the weakest pace in more than two years in January has eliminated the need for the SNB to prop up the currency. The central bank is expected to cut interest rates from June.
The yen also struggled as investors have sought out higher return elsewhere. BOJ’s board member Hajime Takata said the central bank must consider overhauling its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Citi (as of 19 Feb) | HSBC (as of 29 Feb) | |||
support | resistance | support | resistance | |
EUR/USD | 1.0694 | 1.1017 | 1.0723 | 1.0918 |
GBP/USD | 1.2476 | 1.2827 | 1.2559 | 1.2736 |
USD/CHF | 0.8551 | 0.9013 | 0.8712 | 0.8873 |
AUD/USD | 0.6443 | 0.6624 | 0.6426 | 0.6580 |
USD/CAD | 1.3379 | 1.3586 | 1.3456 | 1.3650 |
USD/JPY | 146.09 | 151.91 | 149.43 | 151.40 |
The green numbers in the table indicate that the data has increased compared with the previous time; the red numbers indicate that the data has decreased compared with the previous time; and the black numbers indicate that the data has remained unchanged.
Disclaimer: This material is for general information purposes only and is not intended as (and should not be considered to be) financial, investment or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by EBC or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.
The dollar held gains and rose slightly in Asia Monday as Japan's holiday cut liquidity, focusing attention on China's disappointing stimulus.
2024-10-14The US dollar dipped from a two-month high but is set for a second consecutive weekly gain as weak labor market signals support faster Fed rate cuts.
2024-10-11The US hovered near a two-month high on Thursday as markets grew confident in the Fed's patient monetary policy ahead of a key inflation report.
2024-10-10