- USD/CHF trades sideways around 0.8950 as the US Dollar turns subdued after refreshing a six-month high.
- The US Dollar failed to capitalize on strong Retail Sales data for August as it was majorly driven by higher gasoline prices.
- The SNB is expected to maintain a hawkish tone as inflation in the Swiss economy has not come confidently below 2%.
The USD/CHF pair trades directionless around 0.8950 in the European session. The Swiss Franc asset struggles to find a decisive move as investors shift focus to the interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB), which will be announced next week.
S&P500 futures added some gains in the London session, portraying ease in the risk-off profile after upbeat Chinese economic data receded worries about a global economic slowdown. China’s annual Industrial Production rose by 4.5% and Retail Sales expanded by 4.6%, outperformed expectations.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) corrected gradually to near 105.20 from its six-month high of 105.43 amid some improvement in the risk appetite of the market participants. The US Dollar failed to capitalize on strong Retail Sales data for August as it was majorly driven by higher gasoline prices. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden vowed to bring down gasoline prices, which rose 106% in August.
After stickier headline consumer inflation and Producer Price Index (PPI), investors see the impact of rising gasoline prices limited on inflation, which would discourage Fed policymakers from discussing more interest rate hikes for the remainder of 2023.
On the Swiss Franc front, investors keenly focus on the SNB monetary policy, which will be announced on Thursday. The SNB is expected to maintain a hawkish tone as inflation in the Swiss economy has not come confidently below 2%. SNB Chairman Thomas J. Jordan already conveyed that the consequences of higher inflation are worse than the repercussions of a lower price index.
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 consolidates at three-week lows near 1.0800 Premium
EUR/USD bottomed at 1.0775, the lowest level since November 15, and then rebounded towards 1.0800. The US Dollar remains resilient in the market despite lower yields and mixed US data. On Wednesday, more job figures are due with the ADP report and Unit Labor Costs data, ahead of Friday's NFP.
GBP/USD holds to losses around 1.2600
GBP/USD dropped further on Tuesday, reaching a one-week low below 1.2600 amid a stronger US Dollar. The Greenback holds firm even as the US Treasury yield slides. More US jobs data is due on Wednesday with the ADP report.
Gold extends slide, more pressure seen under $2,010 Premium
Following Monday's decline, Gold struggled to stage a convincing rebound and retreated below $2,020 in the second half of the day on Tuesday. Although the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield is down more than 1%, renewed USD strength doesn't allow XAU/USD to limit its losses.
Top 5 tokens trending alongside Bitcoin: ORDI, STX, LUNC, PEPE, CFX
Bitcoin price crossed the $41,400 level early on Tuesday. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization extended its gains and continued its rally, after yielding 12% weekly gains for holders. The anticipation surrounding Spot Bitcoin ETF approvals is one of the key catalysts fueling the hype among BTC holders.
Nio Stock Earnings: NIO holds onto 3% gain despite Moody cutting China outlook
Nio (NIO) stock's initial 5% gain on Tuesday has transitioned to a 3% gain near $7.55. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer released third-quarter earnings that showed sales of higher margin SUVs surged 258% from the most recent quarter and 64% from a year ago.