Greenback Nudges Higher In Asia

The greenback has nudged higher in Asia, trimming some of yesterday's losses. BBDXY is up ~0.1%, the move higher has been seen alongside an uptick in US Tsys Yields and US Equities paring Thursday's gains.

• AUD is the weakest performer in the G-10 space at the margins, AUD/USD is down ~0.3%. Technically bullish trend conditions persist, resistance is at $0.6821 High Jul 27 and $0.6847 High Jul 20. Support comes in at $0.6655 Low Dec 14.
• Kiwi is ~0.2% lower however a ~20 pip range has persisted for the most part in NZD/USD. AUD/NZD has fallen below the $1.08 handle however the cross remains well within recent ranges.
• Yen is softer as the marginally firmer US Tsy Yields weigh, USD/JPY sits at ¥142.45/50. National CPI for November was on the wires this morning and was in line with estimates. Support in the pair comes in at ¥140.97/71 Low Dec 14 / 76.4% of the Jul 14 - Nov 13 bull run. Resistance is at ¥144.96/145.26 High Dec 19 / 76.4% of the Dec 11 - 14 sell-off.
• Elsewhere in G-10 EUR is down ~0.1% and the Scandies are both ~0.2% lower however liquidity is generally poor in Asia.
• In Europe today the docket is highlighted by the UK Retail Sales and GDP prints.