π΅ U.S. dollar slightly weaker ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s testimony
π Dollar slipped after U.S. services industry growth slowed
πͺπΊ Euro up against the dollar as traders await ECB interest rate decision
π° Markets expecting around 90 basis points of easing from both Fed and ECB this year
π Bitcoin resumes rally, reaching record high before retreating
π Ether, second largest cryptocurrency, also surges to highest level
π Dollar under pressure after US services industry growth slowdown
πΊπΈ Fed expected to wait for more data before making rate cuts
π Markets predict 90 basis points of easing from both Fed and European Central Bank
πΆ Euro up 0.1% against the dollar ahead of ECB interest rate decision
π¦ Bank of Japan board members may consider lifting rates from negative territory in March
π¬π§ British Pound edges up ahead of budget announcement, market cautious about potential tax cuts
π¦πΊ Australian dollar recovers despite slow GDP growth, reinforcing potential for rate cuts
π΅ The US dollar weakened in anticipation of a speech by Powell
π Bitcoin experienced a drop in value but later resumed its upward trend
π Investors are closely monitoring statements from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Currency Markets React to Speculation and Economic Indicators
The U.S. dollar saw a slight weakening as investors awaited a speech from Fed Chair Powell, with expectations of potential interest rate decisions.
Euro and British Pound made gains against the dollar, influenced by upcoming ECB and budget announcements respectively.
Global market participants are anticipating easing measures from both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether experienced volatility, with Bitcoin hitting record highs and later retracting, while Ether maintained its upward trend.
Various currencies reacted differently to economic indicators, with the Australian dollar recovering despite slow GDP growth and the Bank of Japan considering changes in interest rates.