Markets Unmoved by Eurozone CPI and US ADP Reports, Await Further Cues
Action Insight Mid-Day Report 4-3-24 |
Markets Unmoved by Eurozone CPI and US ADP Reports, Await Further Cues |
The forex markets showed rather muted response to the latest batch of economic data released today. Euro has continued its near-term recovery, unaffected by Eurozone's lower than expected CPI flash data coming. This lack of response likely stems from the understanding that a slight miss in CPI figures does not significantly alter ECB plans for a rate cut in June, supported by a growing consensus within the bank. Notably, even the more conservative members of ECB Governing Council have signaled openness to adjusting rates in June, further cementing expectations. On the other side of the Atlantic, Dollar has also remained stable despite stronger than expected ADP private job data, with marked acceleration in annual wage growth for job-changers. This tepid response suggests that traders are likely waiting for the more comprehensive non-farm payroll report before making any decisive bets. With Fed fund futures currently indicating less a 60% chance of Fed rate cut in June at this point, a strong set of NFP numbers could easily sway the balance... |
USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook Daily Pivots: (S1) 151.41; (P) 151.61; (R1) 151.75; More... USD/JPY is staying in tight range below 151.96 and intraday bias remains neutral. On the downside, break of 151.02 support should confirm short term topping, and turn bias back to the downside for 55 D EMA (now at 149.43). Nevertheless, sustained break of 151.93 key resistance will confirm long term up trend resumption. Next near term target will be 61.8% projection of 140.25 to 150.87 from 146.47 at 153.03. | |
GMT | Ccy | Events | Actual | Forecast | Previous | Revised |
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00:30 | JPY | Services PMI Mar F | 54.1 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 01:45 | CNY | Caixin Services PMI Mar | 52.7 | 52.7 | 52.5 | 08:00 | EUR | Italy Unemployment Feb | 7.50% | 7.20% | 7.20% | 7.30% | 09:00 | EUR | Eurozone CPI Y/Y Mar P | 2.40% | 2.50% | 2.60% | 09:00 | EUR | Eurozone CPI Core Y/Y Mar P | 2.90% | 3.00% | 3.10% | 09:00 | EUR | Eurozone Unemployment Rate Feb | 6.50% | 6.40% | 6.40% | 6.50% | 12:15 | USD | ADP Employment Change Mar | 184K | 150K | 140K | 155K | 13:45 | USD | Services PMI Mar F | 51.7 | 51.7 | 14:00 | USD | ISM Services PMI Mar | 52.8 | 52.6 | 14:30 | USD | Crude Oil Inventories | -0.3M | 3.2M |
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