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US Dollar remains stable before weekly Jobless Claims

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Last updated: 2024/05/02 at 12:26 PM
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After a wild ride following the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates, the US Dollar entered calm waters on Thursday. The US Dollar Index managed to hold ground above 105.50 despite initial fears of a bearish turn. The Dollar’s movements will likely remain stable until the release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls data on Friday, which is expected to provide further insights into the state of the US economy.

In the wake of the Fed’s decision, traders turned their focus to a slew of economic data released on Wednesday. The US Dollar Index fell to 105.43 during the day, but managed to hold its ground despite the initial downtrend. With the upcoming Nonfarm Payrolls data set to be a major catalyst for market movements, traders are closely monitoring indicators such as weekly Jobless Claims and Challenger Job Cuts to gauge the impact of recent layoffs on the labor market.

The daily market movers on Thursday included significant movements in USD/JPY and EUR/JPY, possibly signaling intervention from central banks. Key economic data releases throughout the day, including Jobless Claims, Goods Trade Balance, Nonfarm Productivity growth, and factory orders, will provide further insight into the health of the US economy. Equities traded mixed, with European stocks slightly down and US Futures showing slight gains.

The US Dollar Index’s technical analysis shows a consolidation pattern, with the index hovering around the 105.50 support level. Dollar bulls are actively supporting the price at this level, indicating a potential breakout in either direction. Key resistance levels to watch include 105.88 and 107.00, while support levels sit at 105.12 and 104.60. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury Note continues to trade around 4.59%.

Understanding risk sentiment is crucial for investors navigating market fluctuations. During “risk-on” periods, investors are more willing to take on risk and invest in growth assets, while in “risk-off” periods, they tend to opt for safe-haven assets. Major currencies like the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, and Swiss Franc tend to strengthen in risk-off environments, while commodity-linked currencies like the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar rise during risk-on periods. Overall, monitoring risk sentiment can provide valuable insights for making informed investment decisions in a volatile market environment.

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