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Summary
European Market Update – A weakness in the U.S. dollar noticed, following less hawkish than expected FOMC minutes. Not surprisingly, in view of the Fed’s guidance, stock markets have been bullish, with the USA500 hitting a record closing high yesterday and bourses across the Asia-Pacific region rallying today. The risk-on backdrop saw some yen weakness on the crosses, with both EURJPY and AUDJPY, for instance, logging one-week highs, though the softer tone in the dollar kept USDJPY subdued.
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GBP/USD holds above 1.3600 after UK data dump
\GBP/USD moves little while holding above 1.3600 in the European session on Thursday, following the release of the UK Q4 preliminary GDP, which showed a 0.1% growth against a 0.2% increase expected. The UK industrial sector activity deteriorated in Decembert, keeping the downward pressure intact on the Pound Sterling.
EUR/USD stays defensive below 1.1900 as USD recovers
EUR/USD trades in negative territory for the third consecutive day, below 1.1900 in the European session on Thursday. A modest rebound in the US Dollar is weighing on the pair, despite an upbeat market mood. Traders keep an eye on the US weekly Initial Jobless Claims data for further trading impetus.
Gold sticks to modest intraday losses as reduced March Fed rate cut bets underpin USD
Gold languishes near the lower end of its daily range heading into the European session on Thursday. The precious metal, however, lacks follow-through selling amid mixed cues and currently trades above the $5,050 level, well within striking distance of a nearly two-week low touched the previous day.
Cardano eyes short-term rebound as derivatives sentiment improves
Cardano (ADA) is trading at $0.257 at the time of writing on Thursday, after slipping more than 4% so far this week. Derivatives sentiment improves as ADA’s funding rates turn positive alongside rising long bets among traders.
A tale of two labour markets: Headline strength masks underlying weakness
Undoubtedly, yesterday’s delayed US January jobs report delivered a strong headline – one that surpassed most estimates. However, optimism quickly faded amid sobering benchmark revisions.
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, February 12:
The US Dollar stays resilient against its rivals in the second half of the week, supported by the upbeat labor market data for January. The US economic calendar will feature weekly Initial Jobless Claims and January Existing Home Sales data on Thursday.