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Market conditions are exceptionally thin on this Friday. US markets have been out for the Thanksgiving holiday break and we shouldn’t expect things to pick back up again until next week.
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The Australian Dollar has plunged following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to maintain its interest rate at 4.35% on Tuesday. Investors sentiment leaned toward a potentially more hawkish stance from the RBA, particularly after last week's inflation data surpassed expectations.
EUR/USD edges lower to near 1.0750 after hawkish remarks from a Fed official
EUR/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.0750 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The US Dollar gains ground due to the expectations of the Federal Reserve’s prolonging higher interest rates.
Gold price recovers its recent losses, despite a firmer US Dollar
Gold price attracts some buyers during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Safe-haven demand, fueled by geopolitical tensions and uncertainty, as well as ongoing central bank purchases, might contribute to a rally in gold.
Ethereum resume sideways move as Grayscale files to withdraw Ethereum futures ETF application with the SEC
Ethereum is hinting at a resumption of a sideways movement on Tuesday after seeing inflows for the first time in seven weeks. Grayscale withdrew its application for an Ethereum futures ETF, and the SEC’s Chair Gary Gensler has also called most crypto assets securities.
No obvious macro catalysts to steer the bus
The US data calendar remains relatively light, with initial jobless claims and the University of Michigan survey being the key focus. However, these releases may not provide a significant catalyst for the next directional move in the US Dollar.