US ISM Services PMI drops to 54 in June
In June, the US services sector experienced a slowdown, with the ISM Services PMI dropping to 54.0 from 54.5 the month before, aligning with analysts’ predictions. The survey also revealed that the index for prices paid, a key inflation indicator, decreased from 71.3 to 67.7. On a positive note, the employment index increased from 47.9 […]
Swiss Franc falls as US Dollar recovers, focus on US Services PMI
This week started with the Swiss Franc (CHF) experiencing some downward pressure against the US dollar (USD). The USD/CHF exchange rate dipped by 0.25%, settling around 0.8055 during European trading as the dollar gained ground, despite traders reassessing their forecasts for rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. At the moment, the US Dollar Index (DXY), […]
Euro rises against Canadian Dollar before HCOB PMI report.
EUR/CAD Rises Amid Strengthening Euro EUR/CAD has seen an increase for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.6230 during European hours on Friday. This uptick is primarily due to a strengthening euro (EUR) ahead of the upcoming release of the HCOB Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for both Germany and the eurozone. However, the euro might […]
US ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 53.3 in June
Data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows that the manufacturing PMI declined slightly in June, coming in at 53.3, which is lower than both May’s figure and analysts’ expectations of 54. In terms of inflation, the Price Payment Index for the sector fell from 82.1 to 73. The employment index saw a small […]
Swiss Franc falls before Swiss Real Retail Sales and SVME PMI information
USD/CHF Trends Amid Market Developments The USD/CHF pair has experienced upward movement for two consecutive days, trading around 0.8090 during Asian hours on Wednesday. Today’s market focus will be on the upcoming Swiss retail sales figures and the SVME Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data. This rise in USD/CHF can be linked to the growing strength […]
New Zealand Dollar stays below 0.5650 after China PMI report
NZD/USD Performance and Economic Outlook In the Asian trading session on Wednesday, the NZD/USD pair lingered in negative territory, hovering around 0.5665. The New Zealand dollar (NZD) is experiencing a decline against the US dollar (USD), largely influenced by recent economic data from China. Later on Wednesday, the US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) […]
China’s Manufacturing PMI aligns with expectations in June: Implications of 51.7 for the Australian Dollar.
China’s PMI Data and Its Effect on the Australian Dollar China’s RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) declined slightly to 51.7 in June, down from 51.8 in May, based on the figures released by RatingDog. The anticipated figure from the market was also 51.7. Interestingly, the Australian dollar (AUD) didn’t react much to this PMI […]
Australian Dollar falls before RBA Meeting Minutes and China’s PMI data
The AUD/USD pair dropped for a third consecutive day on Tuesday, hovering around 0.6870 during the Asian session. The Australian dollar is under pressure as the US dollar shows signs of weakening, driven by growing hawkish sentiment regarding the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Traders are now keeping an eye on the upcoming minutes from the […]
British Pound declines due to UK political instability and strong US PMI.
The British pound (GBP) dropped over 0.40% on Tuesday as investor sentiment declined, amidst discussions about recently appointed MP Andy Burnham taking over from Keir Starmer as prime minister after his two-year tenure. As of now, GBP/USD stands at 1.3195, having reached a daily peak of 1.3257 earlier. UK Political Uncertainty and US Dollar Strength […]
Update: S&P Global Composite PMI in the United States rises to 52.2 in June
The initial estimate for the US S&P Global Composite PMI for June came in at 52.2, which is an increase from May’s figure of 51.5. Manufacturing output registered at 55.7 this month, marking a rise from the previous reading of 55.1 and surpassing the market forecast of 54.8. Additionally, the Services PMI was recorded at […]