Key Takeaways:
- 💵 Dollar hits one-week low due to economic data suggesting quick rate cuts in the U.S.
- 🇨🇭 Swiss Franc drops to multi-month lows following lower-than-expected inflation in Switzerland
- 🇯🇵 Yen remains close to 34-year low against the greenback despite Bank of Japan policy shift
- 🇪🇺 Euro strengthens and stays within a range at $1.086 amid softer-than-expected European inflation
- 🇦🇺🇳🇿 Australian and New Zealand dollars rise in response to European rate cut expectations with the Aussie hitting a five-month high against the Kiwi
- 💴 Yen squeezed
- 📊 ECB accounts show firming case for rate cuts
- 📈 TSX futures gain as copper advances
- 🛢️ OPEC+ gets oil price to sweet spot
- 📉 Unexpected slowdown in U.S. services growth affected the dollar on Wednesday.
- 🎯 Dollar remains the best-performing G10 currency for the year due to reduced rate cut expectations.
- 🕰️ Federal Reserve officials still focusing on need for debate and data before interest rates are cut.
- 📉 U.S. dollar index down 0.1% at 104.14, with markets expecting a rate cut in June.
- 🦘 Australian and New Zealand dollars rise, Aussie above 200-day moving average to two-week high.
- 🗓️ Major focus on US labor data due on Friday
- 🇨🇭 Swiss Franc dropped around 0.6% against the euro and dollar after lower-than-expected inflation data
- 🌐 Euro up 0.2% and back to the middle of a range it has kept for a year at $1.086
Dollar Hits One-Week Low Amid Rate Cut Expectations
The U.S. dollar experienced a significant drop, hitting a one-week low as economic data continues to suggest the possibility of quick rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The unexpected slowdown in U.S. services growth further impacted the dollar’s performance on Wednesday, pushing it lower against other major currencies such as the Swiss Franc and the Euro.
Yen Remains Weak Despite Bank of Japan Policy Shift
While the Yen has been close to a 34-year low against the greenback, the currency has failed to strengthen despite the Bank of Japan’s recent policy shift. This lackluster performance could be attributed to the ongoing economic conditions and market expectations regarding interest rates.
Euro Holds Steady Amid Soft Inflation Data
On the other hand, the Euro has shown resilience and strength, staying within a range and even strengthening slightly against the U.S. dollar. The European Central Bank’s accounts indicating a firming case for rate cuts have not significantly impacted the Euro’s performance, as it remains relatively stable.
Australian and New Zealand Dollars Rise on Rate Cut Expectations
The Australian and New Zealand dollars have experienced increases in value, with the Aussie even reaching a five-month high against the Kiwi. Traders are supporting these currencies in anticipation of potential rate cuts in Europe and the expectations of rate cuts in New Zealand and stability in Australian rates. This trend is likely to continue as the market focuses on upcoming economic data releases.