- USD/CHF has detected a pullback from 0.9340 on rising bets over a prolonged war between Moscow and Kyiv.
- Russia claimed that headlines that were aiming for a ceasefire were ‘wrong’.
- The DXY has plunged after activation of 'buy on rumor and sell on news' indicator.
The USD/CHF pair has witnessed a pullback near 0.9340 after a decisive selling pressure from 0.9460 amid renewed fears of ceasefire delay between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin reportedly said that news pointing to progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks was “wrong,” as per Reuters.
Earlier, Ukraine officials reported that the negotiators from Russia and Ukraine are progressing towards a ceasefire as both nations are preparing a 15-point peace plan, which inculcates the clause of ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian military activities in Ukraine. This had brought a steep reversal in the demand for risk-perceived assets. The expansion of risk appetite had weighed pressure on the greenback. However, rising bets over a prolonged war between Russia and Ukraine has renewed fears of dragging sentiment at the backfoot.
Meanwhile, the US dollar index (DXY) has addressed some bids near 97.70, which seems a minor pullback after a steep fall on elevation in Federal Reserve (Fed)’s interest rates by 25 basis points (bps). Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues have dictated a solution of seven rate hikes for 2022 to corner the galloping inflation. This had activated the ‘buy on rumor and sell on news’ indicator and the DXY eased swiftly.
Going forward, the market participants are likely to dictate their positions on the headlines from the Russia-Ukraine war. But, the US Existing Home Sales data from the National Association of Realtors and speech from Federal Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bowman will hold significant importance, which are due on Friday.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended content
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD trades weak below 1.0800 amid Good Friday lull, ahead of US PCE
EUR/USD remains depressed below 1.0800 after soft French inflation data, amid minimal volatility and thin liquidity on Good Friday. The pair keenly awaits the US PCE inflation data and Fed Chair Powell's speech for fresh hints on next week's price action.
GBP/USD holds steady above 1.2600 as markets stay calm on Good Friday
GBP/USD trades sideways above 1.2600 amid a typical Good Friday trading lull. A broadly firmer US Dollar could keep any upside attempts limited in the pair ahead of the US PCE inflation data and Fed Chair Powell's appearance.
Gold price sits at all-time highs above $2,230, US PCE eyed
Gold price hit all-time highs at $2,236 on Thursday to finish Q1 2024 with a bang. Most major world markets, including the US are closed due to Holy Friday, leaving volatility around Gold price highly subdued. US PCE inflation and Powell are awaited.
Jito price could hit $6 as JTO coils up inside this bullish pattern
Jito (JTO) price has been on an uptrend since forming a local bottom in early January. Since then, JTO has revisited the key swing point formed in early December, suggesting the bulls’ intention to move higher.
Key events in developed markets next week
Next week, the main focus will be inflation and the labour market in the Eurozone. We expect services inflation to be impacted by the easter effect, while the unemployment rate to be unchanged.