USD/CAD stays around 1.3580 as Loonie strengthens with better PMI results
The USD/CAD exchange rate saw a slight increase of less than 0.1% on Friday, bouncing back from an early low near 1.3560 to settle around 1.3590. Even after a retreat from the 1.3700 range earlier in the week, this marks a 0.6% drop for the week overall. It seems that momentum is waning around the […]
NZD/USD climbs close to 0.5850 before Chinese PMI release
The NZD/USD experienced a rise after a two-day decline, trading at approximately 0.5830 during Asian hours on Thursday. This increase follows the release of favorable domestic economic data, suggesting strength in the New Zealand dollar (NZD). Market watchers are also anticipating the release of the China Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) later today, as the strong […]
Forex Today: US Dollar rises slightly as traders prepare for US PMI reports
Here’s a quick roundup for Thursday, April 23rd. The US dollar (USD) is holding steady at around 98.65 as European trading approaches, largely due to ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. In the latter part of Thursday, all eyes will be on the S&P Global US Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). There’s some expectation […]
Manufacturing PMI expected to show stable economic conditions in the US
According to data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the manufacturing PMI for March came in at 52.7, a slight increase from February’s 52.4, and also surpassing analysts’ expectations of 52.5. In other metrics, the price paid index—which gauges inflation—climbed from 70.5 to 78.3, while the employment index saw a minor drop from 48.8 […]
What is the timeline for the UK Services PMI and how might it impact GBP/USD?
The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the UK has dropped to 51.0 from 53.7 in February, indicating a slowdown in both manufacturing and service activities, as shown by preliminary data. Notably, the services PMI fell sharply from 53.9 to 51.2, while the manufacturing PMI saw a slight decrease from 51.7 to 51.4. Chris […]
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 […]