Better-than-expected earnings results from major US banks provided the go-ahead for the Wall Street rally to continue, with some catch-up gains in the value sectors.
The Euro printed a new high despite the US Dollar pausing in its descent going into Tuesday’s session with next week’s ECB and Fed meetings moving into view. Will EUR/USD reverse?
The US Dollar consolidated to start the week while soft Chinese GDP numbers highlight growing concern for the economic recovery there. With the Fed in a blackout, where to for USD?
Earnings results from major US banks were somewhat mixed to end last week, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund having formed a bearish engulfing candle on its daily chart.
Following a downside surprise in the recent US CPI data, the release of US June producer prices overnight further reinforces the narrative of abating inflation risks.
Lower-than-expected read in US inflation suggests that the tightening cycle from the Fed thus far are having its desired effect in moderating pricing pressures.
The US Dollar descent continued going into today’s much anticipated US CPI data point. The Japanese Yen has moved into the box seat with speculation of the BoJ shifting gears.
The gold price is inching higher while the US Dollar slides going into Tuesday despite several Fed speakers getting hawkish, mostly. Will Wednesday’s US CPI hold the keys to XAU/USD direction?