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USD Mixed as Strong Data Meets Improving Risk Sentiment

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USD Mixed as Strong Data Offsets Risk-On Sentiment
The USD traded mixed overnight, pressured early by improved risk sentiment and easing geopolitical tensions, before recovering some ground into the New York session on the back of strong U.S. economic data. The DXY moved within a modest range, while AUD/USD tested session highs before drifting lower into the close. EUR/USD and GBP/USD rallied on European optimism but eased after data releases, while USD/JPY traded within a steady range and NZD/USD edged slightly higher.
The USD’s movement was driven by stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales and ADP employment data, alongside an ISM manufacturing beat largely supported by rising inflation components. However, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, particularly surrounding U.S.–Iran developments, continues to influence overall market direction.

General Market

Wall Street

  • Dow Jones: +0.5% (46,661)
  • S&P 500: +0.8% (6,580)
  • Nasdaq: +1.3% (21,864)

Asia-Pacific

  • ASX 200: +2.2% (8,672)
  • Nikkei: +5.2% (53,740)
  • Shanghai Comp: +1.5% (3,949)

Europe

  • FTSE: +1.9% (10,365)
  • DAX: +2.7% (23,299)
  • CAC: +2.1% (7,981)

 

Headlines to Watch

United States

  • Focus on Non-Farm Payrolls (Friday) → expected +51k jobs
  • Unemployment rate expected steady at 4.4%
  • Strong data may delay Fed rate cuts

Geopolitics

  • Trump signals possible ceasefire with Iran
  • Iran pushes back; conflict risks remain elevated
  • Strait of Hormuz remains key market risk

Global Markets

  • Oil stabilizing above $100/bbl despite volatility
  • Gold holding elevated levels near $4,700
  • Risk sentiment improving but fragile

 

Currency Pair Mid-market Rate
AUD/USD 0.6928
AUD/NZD 1.2041
AUD/JPY 109.83
AUD/CNY 4.7595
AUD/EUR 0.5975
AUD/GBP 0.5204
AUD/HKD 5.4295

 

 

 

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