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FOREX SUMMARY

FOREX

A busy early morning session for FX and across assets.

  • USD came under renewed pressure throughout the EU morning session.
  • Price action was led by some of the US run=offs results, with Warnock announced as the first winner.
  • It also looks more than likely that the Dems will win the 2nd seat, as Ossoff moves ahead.
  • Stimulus hope keeps the USD under renewed pressure.
  • Despite some European National PMI misses this morning, EUR has taken its cue from the USD selling.
  • EUR leads against JPY, but another small round of USD selling goes through.
  • Still worth keeping a close eye on EUR appreciation and the ECB going forward.
  • Couple of close resistance for the currency are nearing.
  • EURJPY comes at 127.08 (dec 18 high)
  • EURUSD 1.2353 High Apr 20, 2018
  • A more limited impact for Cable, with the pair up 0.21% at 1.3652.
  • Next resistance here is still at 1.3704 High Jan 4 where decent selling interest has been noted of late.
  • Looking ahead, US ADP, Service PMI, Durable goods are the highlight, as well as the FOMC minutes

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