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Global Markets Mixed as Investors Eye Key Economic Data

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Forex Market 

AUD holds near current levels as risk sentiment swings, with focus turning to the RBA and RBNZ.
A choppy session on Wall Street saw the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones all finish higher, although late profit-taking trimmed earlier strength. US Treasury yields were steady, while Brent crude drifted lower amid softer risk appetite.
In currency markets, AUD/USD traded within a modest range and settled near recent highs heading into the Asian session. The pair dipped in local trade before rebounding as European markets came online. The February RBA minutes were interpreted as less hawkish, prompting a modest rally in Australian rates.
Over the past day, EUR/USD and NZD/USD moved within contained ranges, while GBP/USD came under pressure following softer UK labour data. USD/JPY recovered back above the mid-one-fifties area, and the broader US dollar index traded within a narrow band.
Market positioning suggests buying interest in AUD/USD ahead of the psychologically important zero-point-seven level, with offers layered at higher resistance zones.

 

General Market

Wall Street

  • Dow Jones: +0.3% → 49,639
  • S&P 500: +0.4% → 6,862
  • Nasdaq: +0.6% → 22,688
  • VIX: -6.1% → 19.91

Asia-Pacific

  • ASX 200: +0.2% → 8,959 (Materials +1.3%, Consumer Discretionary +0.5%)
  • Nikkei: -0.4% → 56,566
  • Shanghai Comp: -1.3% → 4,082

Europe

  • FTSE: +0.8% → 10,556
  • DAX: +0.8% → 24,998
  • CAC: +0.5% → 8,361

 

Headlines to Watch

Australia

  • 4Q Wage Price Index expected at 0.8% QoQ (3.4% YoY)
  • A stronger print may revive wage inflation concerns.
  • A softer outcome could ease RBA pressure.

New Zealand

  • RBNZ widely expected to hold OCR at 2.25%.
  • Focus on updated inflation forecasts and rate path guidance.

United States

  • January FOMC Minutes due early tomorrow.
  • Markets seeking clarity on timing of future rate adjustments.

United Kingdom

  • Elevated unemployment (5.2%) raises scrutiny on labour softness.
  • CPI data critical for BOE expectations.
Currency Pair Mid-market Rate
AUD/USD 0.7081
AUD/NZD 1.1709
AUD/JPY 108.49
AUD/CNY 4.8928
AUD/EUR 0.5975
AUD/GBP 0.5221
AUD/HKD 5.5342

 

 

 

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