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USA - ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Jul)
USA - Crude Oil Inventories
On Tuesday, the S&P 500 experienced a slight setback, primarily driven by pressure on consumer stocks, as investors digested the latest quarterly earnings reports. The index dipped by 0.3%. However, there was a glimmer of positivity in the market, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to edge up by 0.2%, adding 71 points. Conversely, the Nasdaq faced a 0.4% decline on the same day.
NASDAQ indices daily chart
SPX indices daily chart
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is experiencing a resurgence in buying activity, as it seeks to rebound from its first daily loss in three sessions. Currently, it is trading at its highest level since early July. This renewed interest in the dollar comes amid a surge in risk aversion in the market, which has been compounded by concerns arising from the recent downgrade of the US government credit rating by Fitch Ratings, a prominent global rating agency. The downgrade saw the rating drop from AAA to AA+ and was prompted by anxieties surrounding the ongoing debt crisis. These factors have added to the market's worries and contributed to the upward movement in the US Dollar Index.
US Dollar Currency Index daily chart
Investor sentiment is heavily influenced by the anticipation surrounding the upcoming release of the US Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Employment Change report. This report is seen as an early indicator of the highly significant Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data, scheduled for release on Friday. These events have combined to strengthen the US Dollar against six major currencies, as market participants seek safe-haven assets in the face of uncertainty.
In response to the recent credit rating downgrade by Fitch Ratings, the White House and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have promptly criticized the decision and defended the US Dollar. However, despite their efforts, the Greenback has faced some challenges in maintaining its strength amid the prevailing uncertainties in the financial markets.
On the economic front, there have been indications of easing in the labor market, as the number of job openings in June declined more than expected to 9.58 million. This figure represents a decrease from the 9.61 million openings recorded in May, suggesting potential challenges in the job market's recovery.
US Job Opening
The indication of weaker labor demand in the US is likely to be seen positively by the Federal Reserve, as it reinforces the belief that they are unlikely to resume rate hikes in the near future. This could have implications for the US Dollar's performance against other currencies.
In the eurozone, the latest data releases on Monday presented contrasting trends in growth and inflation. While the euro area experienced slightly higher-than-expected growth in the second quarter, inflation slowed to 5.3% in July, in line with consensus forecasts. The European Central Bank (ECB) will be closely monitoring inflation dynamics, especially the pressure from service prices, which have been rising due to wage growth and increased demand, while goods inflation has been easing.
As for the EUR/USD pair, its movements are likely to be driven primarily by the performance of the US Dollar and upcoming US data releases for the rest of the week. The ECB's focus on inflation trends is expected to play a significant role in influencing the euro's performance. Despite August being a relatively quiet month for ECB speakers, remarks from Fabio Panetta, who is considered a dove, later in the week might garner attention.
Given these factors, there may be some downside risks for the EUR/USD pair, which could potentially affect the 1.0900 handle. Investors will closely monitor economic developments and central bank actions to assess their potential impacts on the currency pair.
EUR/USD daily chart
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep its interest rates unchanged in the recent meeting, contrary to consensus expectations for a rate hike. The central bank emphasized that the current higher interest rates have been effective in bringing about a more balanced relationship between supply and demand in the economy. Due to this, the RBA has decided to pause its tightening cycle temporarily to assess incoming economic data more comprehensively.
The RBA's latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecasts indicate a decline in inflation to 3.25% by the fourth quarter of the following year, followed by a return to the target range by the end of 2025. This projection can be interpreted as a dovish signal, suggesting that the current pace of tightening is appropriate to bring inflation back to the target level within a reasonable timeframe.
However, the RBA remains sensitive to economic data and will likely continue monitoring incoming information closely. If inflation readings remain elevated, the central bank might implement another rate hike before reaching its tightening peak.
The current outlook points towards one final 25 basis point increase in interest rates, which is expected to be delivered in September. It's worth noting that the potential for an inflation surprise driven by electricity tariffs could play a significant role in influencing the RBA's decision at that time. As such, market participants will be closely watching for any developments in economic data that might impact the RBA's future actions.
AUD/USD daily chart
The current stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintaining its interest rates unchanged and taking a pause in its tightening cycle may lead to weaker performance for the Australian Dollar (AUD) compared to other currencies like the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) and the Scandinavian currencies (Scandies) in the short term.
When a central bank holds off on rate hikes, it can result in a less attractive interest rate differential between the Australian Dollar and currencies of other countries that are raising their rates or have higher interest rates. Investors tend to seek higher returns, so they may favor currencies with higher interest rates, putting downward pressure on the AUD.
Furthermore, if economic data in Australia remains subdued or does not show a significant improvement, it may dampen confidence in the AUD, while other countries with stronger economic prospects may see their currencies gain relative strength.
Investors will indeed closely monitor economic developments and central bank actions, especially regarding the RBA's decision in September for the potential final rate hike. Any indications of a more bullish outlook from the RBA could reverse the weakening trend for the Australian Dollar, but until then, it might face challenges against its peers.
USA - ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Jul)
USA - Crude Oil Inventories
On Tuesday, the S&P 500 experienced a slight setback, primarily driven by pressure on consumer stocks, as investors digested the latest quarterly earnings reports. The index dipped by 0.3%. However, there was a glimmer of positivity in the market, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to edge up by 0.2%, adding 71 points. Conversely, the Nasdaq faced a 0.4% decline on the same day.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is experiencing a resurgence in buying activity, as it seeks to rebound from its first daily loss in three sessions. Currently, it is trading at its highest level since early July. This renewed interest in the dollar comes amid a surge in risk aversion in the market, which has been compounded by concerns arising from the recent downgrade of the US government credit rating by Fitch Ratings, a prominent global rating agency. The downgrade saw the rating drop from AAA to AA+ and was prompted by anxieties surrounding the ongoing debt crisis. These factors have added to the market's worries and contributed to the upward movement in the US Dollar Index.
Investor sentiment is heavily influenced by the anticipation surrounding the upcoming release of the US Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Employment Change report. This report is seen as an early indicator of the highly significant Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data, scheduled for release on Friday. These events have combined to strengthen the US Dollar against six major currencies, as market participants seek safe-haven assets in the face of uncertainty.
In response to the recent credit rating downgrade by Fitch Ratings, the White House and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have promptly criticized the decision and defended the US Dollar. However, despite their efforts, the Greenback has faced some challenges in maintaining its strength amid the prevailing uncertainties in the financial markets.
On the economic front, there have been indications of easing in the labor market, as the number of job openings in June declined more than expected to 9.58 million. This figure represents a decrease from the 9.61 million openings recorded in May, suggesting potential challenges in the job market's recovery.
The indication of weaker labor demand in the US is likely to be seen positively by the Federal Reserve, as it reinforces the belief that they are unlikely to resume rate hikes in the near future. This could have implications for the US Dollar's performance against other currencies.
In the eurozone, the latest data releases on Monday presented contrasting trends in growth and inflation. While the euro area experienced slightly higher-than-expected growth in the second quarter, inflation slowed to 5.3% in July, in line with consensus forecasts. The European Central Bank (ECB) will be closely monitoring inflation dynamics, especially the pressure from service prices, which have been rising due to wage growth and increased demand, while goods inflation has been easing.
As for the EUR/USD pair, its movements are likely to be driven primarily by the performance of the US Dollar and upcoming US data releases for the rest of the week. The ECB's focus on inflation trends is expected to play a significant role in influencing the euro's performance. Despite August being a relatively quiet month for ECB speakers, remarks from Fabio Panetta, who is considered a dove, later in the week might garner attention.
Given these factors, there may be some downside risks for the EUR/USD pair, which could potentially affect the 1.0900 handle. Investors will closely monitor economic developments and central bank actions to assess their potential impacts on the currency pair.
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep its interest rates unchanged in the recent meeting, contrary to consensus expectations for a rate hike. The central bank emphasized that the current higher interest rates have been effective in bringing about a more balanced relationship between supply and demand in the economy. Due to this, the RBA has decided to pause its tightening cycle temporarily to assess incoming economic data more comprehensively.
The RBA's latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecasts indicate a decline in inflation to 3.25% by the fourth quarter of the following year, followed by a return to the target range by the end of 2025. This projection can be interpreted as a dovish signal, suggesting that the current pace of tightening is appropriate to bring inflation back to the target level within a reasonable timeframe.
However, the RBA remains sensitive to economic data and will likely continue monitoring incoming information closely. If inflation readings remain elevated, the central bank might implement another rate hike before reaching its tightening peak.
The current outlook points towards one final 25 basis point increase in interest rates, which is expected to be delivered in September. It's worth noting that the potential for an inflation surprise driven by electricity tariffs could play a significant role in influencing the RBA's decision at that time. As such, market participants will be closely watching for any developments in economic data that might impact the RBA's future actions.
The current stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintaining its interest rates unchanged and taking a pause in its tightening cycle may lead to weaker performance for the Australian Dollar (AUD) compared to other currencies like the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) and the Scandinavian currencies (Scandies) in the short term.
When a central bank holds off on rate hikes, it can result in a less attractive interest rate differential between the Australian Dollar and currencies of other countries that are raising their rates or have higher interest rates. Investors tend to seek higher returns, so they may favor currencies with higher interest rates, putting downward pressure on the AUD.
Furthermore, if economic data in Australia remains subdued or does not show a significant improvement, it may dampen confidence in the AUD, while other countries with stronger economic prospects may see their currencies gain relative strength.
Investors will indeed closely monitor economic developments and central bank actions, especially regarding the RBA's decision in September for the potential final rate hike. Any indications of a more bullish outlook from the RBA could reverse the weakening trend for the Australian Dollar, but until then, it might face challenges against its peers.
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