Free Trial

Modest USD Selling Pressure Early

FOREX

G10 FX markets have gotten off to a relatively muted start for Tuesday's session. The USD tone is slightly offered, but overall moves are modest so far. The BBDXY sits -0.05% sub NY closing levels, last around 1234.30/40. Yesterday's low was near 1231.50, while the high was 1236.60, so we remain very much within recent ranges ahead of key event risks (kicking off with the US CPI print later).

  • In the cross asset space, US equity futures are a touch higher after Monday's impressive rally, Eminis last near 4389. US yields are a touch lower, which may be weighing on the USD at the margin, the 3yr back to 4.21% (-1.4bps).
  • USD/JPY is last in the 139.40/50 region, around -0.10% sub NY closing levels. Q2 BSI industry and manufacturing conditions improved in Q2, but the market hasn't reacted.
  • NZD/USD was last 0.6125/30, a touch higher for the session. Earlier data showed Apr net migration down from the Mar pace, but the trend remains positive.
  • AUD/USD is holding just under 0.6760, slightly down from Monday session highs (around 0.6775). A weaker commodity price backdrop weighing at the margins. Earlier data showed spending intentions behavior is shifting amid cost of living pressures. Consumer sentiment prints shortly, followed by business confidence later.
  • Otherwise the data calendar is light ahead of the US CPI print later.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.