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We come into the new week with the US Dollar trying to make a run to the topside, this perhaps in anticipation of some more talk around a taper later this week when the Fed meets. Inflation data has certainly been picking up and this could force the Fed’s hand a bit more.
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EUR/USD comes under extra downside pressure, breaching below the 1.1900 support once again on Tuesday. The improved tone in the US Dollar keeps the pair on the back foot after two consecutive daily advances. In the meantime, prudence is expected to kick in ahead of the release of the key US Nonfarm Payrolls on Wednesday.
GBP/USD drops to daily lows near 1.3640 as sellers push harder and the Greenback extends its rebound in the latter part of Tuesday’s session. Looking ahead, the combination of key US releases, including NFP and CPI, alongside important UK data, should keep the pound firmly in focus over the coming days.
Gold remains on the defensive and approaches the key $5,000 region per troy ounce on Tuesday, giving back part of its recent two day. The precious metal’s pullback unfolds against a firmer tone in the US Dollar, declining US Treasury yields and steady caution ahead of upcoming key US data releases.
Bitcoin's (BTC) fall from grace since the October 10 leverage flush has been spearheaded by sustained ETF outflows and a rotation into the AI narrative, according to Wintermute.
Following a sizeable move lower in US technology Stocks last week, we have witnessed a meaningful recovery unfold. The USD Index is in a concerning position; the monthly price continues to hold the south channel support.
Ripple trades under pressure, with immediate support at $1.40 holding at the time of writing on Tuesday. A recovery attempt from last week’s sell-off to $1.12 stalled at $1.54 on Friday, leading to limited price action between the current support and the resistance.
