Euro rises broadly today as PMI data showed no further deterioration in sentiments in Eurozone. Underlying growth momentum remained weak, but there were more tentative signs of improvement in Germany and France. Swiss Franc remains firm on Middle East Tension. It's reported that Trump has given Iran a warning that attack was imminent, even though he emphasized he's against war. Dollar is also recovering after this week's dovish Fed selloff. On the other hand, New Zealand Dollar and Sterling are the weakest ones for today so far, followed by Aussie. Canadian Dollar shows little reactions to retail sales miss. Technically, 1.1347 resistance in EUR/USD is now a focus before weekly close. Break will add to the case of medium term bottoming and target 1.1448 resistance next. EUR/JPY appears to have defended 120.78 support. Break of 121.92 minor resistance will extend the consolidation from 120.78 with another rise to 123.18 resistance. EUR/GBP's strong rebound also suggests solid support from 0.8871 minor support. This affirms near term underlying momentum for 0.9101 key resistance. In Europe, currently, FTSE is up 0.04%. DAX is down -0.05%. CAC is down -0.05%. German 10-year yield is up 0.0255 at -0.291, back above -0.3. Earlier in Asia, Nikkei dropped -0.95%. Hong Kong HSI dropped -0.27%. China Shanghai SSE rose 0.50% to 3001.98, back above 3000 handle. Singapore Strait Times rose 0.21%. Japan 10-year JGB yield dropped -0.0038 to -0.169. |
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