EUR: Advanced against USD – HSBC

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HSBC publishes daily commentary on major currency pairs, focusing on macro drivers, positioning, and market sentiment. The following quotes capture key observations and outlooks from its latest FX insights, offering a snapshot of how current dynamics are shaping currency markets.

EUR benefits from USD weakness

"EUR advanced against USD last Friday, supported by the greenback’s retreat, steady ECB rate expectations, and investors focusing on regional sentiment divergence over tariff threats."

"GBP strengthened against USD last Friday after upbeat UK retail sales boosted consumer outlook.The pound outperformed G10 peers amid broad USD softness. "

"AUD rose against USD last Friday, buoyed by strong jobs data and bets on an RBA rate hike. The currency extended gains on broad USD weakness and firm risk sentiment."

"CHF strengthened against USD last Friday, benefiting from the greenback’s sell-off and safe-haven demand. The franc’s move was in line with the wider G10 trend."

"NZD rose against USD last Friday, tracking the rally in risk assets and commodity currencies as the greenback weakened. Stable domestic sentiment also supported the move."

"CAD appreciated against USD last Friday, driven by rebounding crude oil prices and broad USD weakness. The move offset caution ahead of the BoC policy decision."

"JPY surged against USD last Friday, posting its sharpest gain in months amid speculation of official intervention and U.S. comments on bond market stress."

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EUR/USD makes a U-turn, focus on 1.1900

EUR/USD’s recovery picks up further pace, prompting the pair to retarget the key 1.1900 barrier amid further loss of momentum in the US Dollar on Wednesday. Moving forward, investors are expected to remain focused on upcoming labour market figures and the always relevant US CPI prints on Thursday and Friday, respectively.

GBP/USD sticks to the bullish tone near 1.3660

GBP/USD maintains its solid performance on Wednesday, hovering around the 1.3660 zone as the Greenback surrenders its post-NFP bounce. Cable, in the meantime, should now shift its attention to key UK data due on Thursday, including preliminary GDP gauges.

Gold holds on to higher ground ahead of the next catalyst

Gold keeps the bid tone well in place on Wednesday, retargeting the $5,100 zone per troy ounce on the back of modest losses in the US Dollar and despite firm US Treasury yields across the curve. Moving forward, the yellow metal’s next test will come from the release of US CPI figures on Friday.