Euro stabilizes above 1.1750 before important US data and Eurozone PMI release
The EUR/USD pair is holding steady around 1.1770 early in the Asian trading session on Friday. Speculation surrounding the European Central Bank (ECB) indicates that there’s limited potential for the euro (EUR) to rise. According to the Financial Times, ECB President Christine Lagarde may resign before completing her full eight-year term. Analysts believe that such […]
Forex Today: US Dollar approaches a four-week peak ahead of core PCE, GDP, and PMI reports.
Here’s what you need to know on Friday, February 20th. The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Labor indicate that new unemployment claims have dropped to 206,000. This is significantly below the initial projection of 225,000 and a decrease from last week’s adjusted number of 229,000. Attention is now shifting to U.S. data expected […]
Australian Dollar stabilizes after China’s Services PMI report
The Australian dollar (AUD) gained ground against the US dollar (USD) on Wednesday, building on a more than 1% rise from the day before. The AUD/USD pair has remained stable, helped by an increase in China’s Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which climbed to 52.3 in January, up from December’s 52.0. This was better than […]
What is the timing of the US S&P Global PMI data and what impact might it have on EUR/USD?
US Breaking PMI Overview The initial data for the US S&P World Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January is set to be announced today at 2:45 PM (Japan time). Early estimates suggest that the US headline PMI increased more quickly, reflecting improvements in both the manufacturing and services sectors. The overall PMI for December stood […]
EUR/USD approaches recent highs with support before US PMI data is released.
The EUR/USD exchange rate has seen a slight drop, currently hovering just above 1.1730 on Friday. Still, it has managed to hold on to much of yesterday’s gains and is headed for its best weekly result since June. However, the preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) figures from the Eurozone didn’t offer much boost to the […]
UK preliminary Composite PMI rises significantly to 53.9 from 51.4 previously.
The preliminary data suggests that the UK’s headline PMI saw an increase, jumping from 51.4 in December to 53.9 in January, which was higher than the anticipated figure of 51.7. This indicates a notable rise in overall business activity, driven by strong growth in both the manufacturing and service sectors. The Services PMI came in […]
US Dollar Index stays under 98.50 because of cautious sentiment, watch for S&P Global PMI
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US dollar’s value against six key currencies, held steady after dropping 0.5% in the previous session. As of Friday morning in Asia, it’s lingering around 98.30. Traders are currently waiting for the early results of the US S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), set to be released […]
Australian Dollar rises after PMI data release
Australian Dollar Gains Against US Dollar The Australian dollar saw a slight increase against the US dollar on Friday, marking its second consecutive day of gains. The AUD/USD pair remained in focus as Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) preliminary reading for January came in at 52.4, up from 51.6 previously. The Services […]
GBP/USD rises above 1.3500 as the US Dollar loses strength before ISM Services PMI
GBP/USD gained some ground after experiencing modest increases in the previous session, trading around 1.3510 during Asian hours on Wednesday. This rise has occurred as the US dollar faces challenges ahead of the upcoming US ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) and JOLT job numbers due later today. On Tuesday, Federal Reserve President Stephen Milan […]
Dollar Index climbs over 98.50 amid US-Venezuela tensions, watching for ISM PMI data
US Dollar Index Shows Gains Amid Geopolitical Tensions The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s performance against six major currencies, has seen a rise for the second consecutive day, hovering around 98.60 during Asian trading hours on Monday. Traders will be watching closely for the ISM Manufacturing PMI data set to come out […]