Pound Sterling remains cautious before the preliminary UK-US PMI data
UK PMI Data Boosts Pound Sterling Pound Sterling is gaining strength against major currencies, aided by favorable preliminary PMI data compared to that of the UK for August. Officials at the Bank of England appear cautious about reducing interest rates further this year. Investors are keenly anticipating remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the […]
Forex Today: US Dollar rises slightly as attention turns to PMI data
Key Updates for Thursday, August 21st US Dollar (USD) is expected to maintain its strength against other currencies as market participants gear up for important economic data releases. Investors are particularly interested in the preliminary manufacturing and services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data from Germany, the Eurozone, and the UK. Later, the US will release […]
Australian Dollar remains stable following positive S&P Global PMI numbers
Aussie Dollar Hits Two-Month Low Amid Mixed Economic Data The Australian Dollar fell to a two-month low of 0.6418 on Thursday. Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.9, with the Service PMI increasing to 55.1 in August. Recent FOMC meeting minutes indicate most members felt maintaining interest rates was the right decision. The Australian […]
EUR/USD remains below 1.1650 before Eurozone PMI data
EUR/USD remains subdued as traders look ahead to HCOB Purchase Manager Index data. The forecast for the Eurozone HCOB PMIs is 49.5 for manufacturing and 50.6 for services. FOMC meeting minutes revealed that most members considered keeping interest rates unchanged appropriate. After a slight uptick in the prior session, the EUR/USD remained low, hovering around […]
Euro holds onto its gains as the US Dollar dips following weak Services PMI.
The euro made a slight gain against the US dollar on Tuesday, even as investor sentiment remained cautious and momentum weakened. Recent US data offers a mixed view: while the S&P Global PMIs indicate resilience, the ISM services PMI shows a drop, highlighting concerns in employment and new orders. In the eurozone, although final PMI […]
US Dollar Index steadies above 98.50 as US PMI signals show mixed results
The US dollar index has stabilized above 98.50 after bouncing back from a drop following the non-farm payroll report last Friday. S&P Global Composite and Services PMIs exceeded expectations, indicating ongoing strength in the private sector. The ISM Services PMI dipped to 50.1, showing signs of weaker demand and employment than anticipated. The US Dollar […]
US Services PMI expected to stay in steady growth range
Improvements in US ISM Services PMI observed for July. The U.S. services sector is anticipated to remain in the growth zone. Investors are leaning towards the possibility of two interest rate cuts from the Fed this year. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its July services PMI on Tuesday, with predictions suggesting a rise […]
Australian Dollar stays low while US Dollar remains steady before ISM Services PMI report.
Even with positive domestic S&P PMI data, the Australian dollar faces pressure. China’s Caixin Services PMI rose unexpectedly to 52.6 in July, compared to the forecasted 50.2. Governor Adriana Kugler’s resignation offered Trump an earlier chance to sway the central bank’s direction. The Australian Dollar (AUD) is experiencing a downturn for the second consecutive day, […]
EUR/USD slips closer to 1.1550 before US ISM PMI report
EUR/USD faces challenges as the US dollar strengthens due to increased risk aversion. Traders are looking forward to the HCOB PMI data for both the Eurozone and Germany due later on Tuesday. CME’s FedWatch tool indicates a 91.6% probability that the Federal Reserve will lower its rates next month. EUR/USD is set to extend its […]
USD/CHF increases as Swiss Franc weakens due to poor PMI and tariff worries
The USD/CHF increased by nearly 0.50% on Monday, breaking a two-day decline for the US dollar. Swiss CPI was projected to rise by 0.1%, following a 0.2% increase in July, but monthly inflation remained at 0.0%. The Swiss Manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.8, marking its fifth consecutive month of contraction and was somewhat unexpected. The […]