Daily FX Analysis – USD/JPY faces uncertainty, NZD concerns post-Chinese PMI.
Introduction
EUR/USD grapples near 1.0800 amidst Fed-induced US Dollar strength, with Chair Powell’s insistence on inflation aligning with the 2% target bolstering the greenback. As the market eyes EU inflation data, the pair faces renewed selling pressure, testing the 1.0800 support. Meanwhile, USD/CHF improves post-Powell’s rejection of a March rate cut, and USD/JPY struggles amid geopolitical risks and diminished prospects for a March Fed rate cut. NZD/USD edges higher post-Chinese PMI but contends with concerns over China’s economic slowdown and geopolitical uncertainties.Markets In Focus Today – EUR/USD
EUR/USD Struggles Near 1.0800 On Fed-Led US Dollar Strength.
EUR/USD is battling 1.0800, consolidating the previous decline. Fed Chair Powell highlighted the need for inflation figures to reflect the Fed’s 2% ceiling, pushing back against early rate cut expectations and boosting the US Dollar. The focus now shifts to the EU inflation data. The bullish momentum in the US dollar sparked renewed selling momentum in EUR/USD, dragging it to the lower end of the weekly range near the 1.0800 region. Moving forward, investors’ debate is still expected to keep the door open to the first interest rate cut in March or May, with the probability of those outcomes at around 36% and 58%, respectively, according to Fed Watch Tool by CME Group.Technical Overview With Chart :
Moving Averages :
Exponential :
- MA 10 : 1.08 | Negative Crossover | Bearish
- MA 20 : 1.09 | Negative Crossover | Bearish
- MA 50 : 1.09 | Negative Crossover | Bearish
Simple :
- MA 10 : 1.09 | Negative Crossover | Bearish
- MA 20 : 1.09 | Negative Crossover | Bearish
- MA 50 : 1.09 | Negative Crossover | Bearish
Stochastic Oscillator : 12.69 | Sell Zone | Negative
Resistance And Support Levels :
- R1 : 1.10 R2 : 1.10
- S1 : 1.08 S2 : 1.07