Forex Today: US Dollar retreats from ten-week high, ECB outlook weighs on Euro
Here is what you need to know on Friday, June 12:
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell sharply to the 99.60 level after climbing to a three-month high earlier in the session, as investors locked in profits despite the United States (USD) Core Producers Price Index (PPI) rising 0.4% MoM in May and holding at 4.9% YoY. The pullback in the US Dollar (USD) provided some relief across major currency pairs.
US Dollar Price Today
The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Canadian Dollar.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | -0.36% | -0.38% | -0.43% | 0.16% | -0.58% | -0.67% | -0.57% | |
| EUR | 0.36% | -0.02% | -0.07% | 0.51% | -0.32% | -0.30% | -0.22% | |
| GBP | 0.38% | 0.02% | -0.04% | 0.53% | -0.29% | -0.28% | -0.20% | |
| JPY | 0.43% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.58% | -0.26% | -0.23% | -0.13% | |
| CAD | -0.16% | -0.51% | -0.53% | -0.58% | -0.83% | -0.79% | -0.73% | |
| AUD | 0.58% | 0.32% | 0.29% | 0.26% | 0.83% | 0.03% | 0.08% | |
| NZD | 0.67% | 0.30% | 0.28% | 0.23% | 0.79% | -0.03% | 0.08% | |
| CHF | 0.57% | 0.22% | 0.20% | 0.13% | 0.73% | -0.08% | -0.08% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).
EUR/USD rebounds toward the 1.1580 area after initially falling following the European Central Bank's (ECB) 25-basis-point rate hike. However, gains remain limited after sources familiar with the matter indicated that ECB policymakers are leaning toward a July pause if energy prices remain near current levels, while still leaving the door open for another possible September rate hike.
GBP/USD advances toward the 1.3420 region as broad USD weakness supports the pair.
USD/JPY slips back below the 160.00 area to 159.70 as the decline in the US Dollar offsets support from elevated US Treasury yields.
AUD/USD recovers above the 0.7050 mark after trading near a two-month low earlier in the day. The Australian Dollar found support amid a softer Greenback.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil trades near $87.00 per barrel US President Donald Trump said he would decline further bombing of Iran as negotiations were moving forward.
Gold rises toward the $4,190 region as the retreat in the US Dollar improves demand for the precious metal.
What’s next in the docket:
Friday, June 12:
- Japan Industrial Production (Apr)
- UK Inflation Expectations (Q2)
- US Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Jun)
- US Michigan Inflation Expectations (Jun)
WTI Oil FAQs
WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on international markets. The WTI stands for West Texas Intermediate, one of three major types including Brent and Dubai Crude. WTI is also referred to as “light” and “sweet” because of its relatively low gravity and sulfur content respectively. It is considered a high quality Oil that is easily refined. It is sourced in the United States and distributed via the Cushing hub, which is considered “The Pipeline Crossroads of the World”. It is a benchmark for the Oil market and WTI price is frequently quoted in the media.
Like all assets, supply and demand are the key drivers of WTI Oil price. As such, global growth can be a driver of increased demand and vice versa for weak global growth. Political instability, wars, and sanctions can disrupt supply and impact prices. The decisions of OPEC, a group of major Oil-producing countries, is another key driver of price. The value of the US Dollar influences the price of WTI Crude Oil, since Oil is predominantly traded in US Dollars, thus a weaker US Dollar can make Oil more affordable and vice versa.
The weekly Oil inventory reports published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Agency (EIA) impact the price of WTI Oil. Changes in inventories reflect fluctuating supply and demand. If the data shows a drop in inventories it can indicate increased demand, pushing up Oil price. Higher inventories can reflect increased supply, pushing down prices. API’s report is published every Tuesday and EIA’s the day after. Their results are usually similar, falling within 1% of each other 75% of the time. The EIA data is considered more reliable, since it is a government agency.
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a group of 12 Oil-producing nations who collectively decide production quotas for member countries at twice-yearly meetings. Their decisions often impact WTI Oil prices. When OPEC decides to lower quotas, it can tighten supply, pushing up Oil prices. When OPEC increases production, it has the opposite effect. OPEC+ refers to an expanded group that includes ten extra non-OPEC members, the most notable of which is Russia.
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Agustin Wazne
FXStreet
Agustin Wazne joined FXStreet as a Junior News Editor, focusing on Commodities and covering Majors.
