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Largest Monthly Gain Since November '22, Mfg PMI Ticks Higher In July

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The Ringgit had its largest monthly gain since November 2022, USD/MYR fell ~3.4% in July as the Ringgit marginally extended its post US CPI gains late in the month.

  • Today broader USD trends are dominating flows as the greenback is firmer after a weaker than forecast China Caixin Mfg PMI print. USD/MYR is ~0.1%, last printing at 4.5100/40.
  • Bears immediate focus is on the 200-Day EMA (4.5017), a break through here opens the low from Apr 14 at 4.3828. Bulls first target the 20-Day EMA (4.5690).
  • S&P Global Mfg PMI ticked higher in July, the measure printed at 47.8 rising from 47.7 prior. Despite the uptick this is the twelve consecutive month of contraction.
  • Looking ahead the domestic data docket is empty for the remainder of the week.

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