Dollar trades generally higher today as supported by better than expected economic data, in particular, durable goods orders. Though, Sterling is so far even stronger, as consolidations extend. On the other hand, Euro is the worst performing one, followed by Swiss Franc. For the week so far, the Pound is also the strongest while Yen is the weakest on strong risk appetite. Technically, the bullish outlook in USD/CHF remains unchanged. Consolidation from 1.0027 should have completed at 0.9868 and further rise should be seen back to 1.0027. Meanwhile, EUR/USD edges lower and is eyeing 1.0989 support. Break will resume the fall from 1.1175 to retest 1.0879 low. While Sterling strengthen's today, GBP/USD, EUR/GBP and GBP/JPY are staying in sideway trading, awaiting breakout. In Europe, FTSE is currently up 0.48%. DAX is up 0.27%. CAC is down -0.04%. German 10-year yield is up 0.0068 at -0.364. Earlier in Asia, Nikkei rose 0.28%. Hong Kong HSI rose 0.15%. China Shanghai SSE dropped -0.13%. Singapore Strait Times rose 0.24%. Japan 10-year JGB yield dropped -0.0115 to -0.110. |
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