Europe’s shared currency coasted lower Wednesday, fading session peaks at 1.1366. As markets ready themselves for the European Central Bank, H4 price is seen languishing marginally south of 1.13, testing lows of 1.1257. US inflation data (CPI) announced modestly optimistic figures in February, though was largely ignored by market price.
Sentiment somewhat steadied Tuesday, prompting a rebound in US Treasury yields and the US dollar index. The DXY reclaimed 96.00 to the upside and is poised to shake hands with 96.50.
Europe’s single currency firmed Monday, benefitting from continued decline in US Treasuries and the dollar’s demise. the DXY cracked 95.00, levels not seen since October 2018. 1.14 was taken to the upside in early trade, with the latter pencilling in support for the remainder of the day.
EUR/USD bulls went on the offensive last week, sharply extending gains. Adding more than 250 points, price bettered long-term channel resistance, extended from the high 1.1569.
Key risk events today: Canada Employment Change and Trade Balance; US Unemployment Rate, US Average Hourly Earnings m/m, US Non-Farm Employment Change, US Unemployment Rate. (Previous analysis as well as outside sources – italics). EUR/USD: Regaining the 1.12 handle in recent trade, H4 price, leaving January’s opening level at 1.1222 unopposed, is now seen retesting … Continue reading Friday 6th March: NFP Day – Remain Vigilant
