Oil prices put in a massive move from November to March, but bulls have seemed to cool since then. Is another bullish push waiting around the next corner?
Better-than-expected economic data, falling coronavirus case numbers, and reopening optimism may continue to drive the British Pound higher against its major counterparts in the near term.
The New Zealand Dollar rose against the US Dollar, with copper futures closing at the highest since 2011. Ahead, the Japanese Yen is eyeing the Bank of Japan after a rosy day for sentiment.
The Federal Reserve’s dovish stance may counterbalance a series of robust economic data prints and limit the US Dollar’s upside against its major counterparts.
USD/JPY is testing trendline support following a third weekly loss. Yen traders will have their eyes on the upcoming Bank of Japan rate decision this week.
A relatively uneventful ECB meeting, in combination with easing coronavirus restrictions in several European nations, could open the door for EUR/USD to extend recent gains.
NZD/USD may fall further on Friday after reports that US President Joe Biden’s tax plan will nearly double capital gains rates on the most wealthy Americans.
AUD/USD rose to a lingering resistance level, buoyed by Wall Street sentiment. Renewed tensions between Australia and China may weigh on the Aussie-Dollar, however.