EBC Daily Snapshot May 27, 2024

The dollar started steady on Monday, with markets eyeing inflation data. Bullish sentiment fades as the US economy cools.

EBC Forex Snapshot

27 May 2024

The dollar made a steady start to the week on Monday, as markets were focused on a slew of upcoming inflation data. Bullish sentiment on the dollar is rapidly receding amid signs the US economy is cooling.

While leveraged funds still held bullish wagers on the greenback last week, asset managers among the group held a net short position for the first time in six weeks, CFTC data showed.

Investors have been chasing income and selling low yield currencies such as the yen and Swiss franc. The latter currency has been weak all year, trading not far from the multi-month low hit earlier this month.

EBC Investment Strategy Report Disclaimer: This material is for general information purposes only and is not intended as (and should not be considered to be) financial, investment or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by EBC Financial Group or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.

Förordning: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CIMA (Cayman Islands)
read more
Daily Global Market Update

Daily Global Market Update

Oil prices plummeted, the Aussie dollar remained stable, and the euro and yen strengthened against the dollar. Global markets reacted to China's slowing economy, rising US budget deficit, and tech stock gains. Upcoming economic events include US bill auctions, German producer prices, Chinese interest rates, and New Zealand trade data.
Moneta Markets | 3h 55minuter sedan
Strong US data keep the dollar in demand

Strong US data keep the dollar in demand

ECB cuts rate, keeps door wide open to a December move; Euro suffers as US retail sales surprise on the upside; Focus today is on Fedspeak and in particular Fed’s Bostic; Gold surpasses $2,700 as China announces further measures
XM Group | 3 dagar sedan