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EUR/USD
The Euro softened to 1.1850 versus the U.S Dollar after Kevin Warsh was nominated as the next Fed Chair, a development markets saw as pointing to a more disciplined approach to monetary easing.
GBP/USD
The Pound Sterling fell to 1.3665 against the greenback capped by expectations that the Bank of England will keep rates unchanged at its next meeting this coming Thursday.
USD/JPY
The Japanese Yen weakened to 154.85 per U.S Dollar as the BoJ sticks to a gradual tightening approach mentioning a weaker yen supports exports and helps shield the auto sector from US tariffs.
AUD/USD
The Australian dollar edged lower to 0.6919 despite China’s Manufacturing PMI rising to 50.3 in January and with markets focused on tomorrow’s RBA rate decision.
USD/CAD
The Canadian Dollar faced pressure near $1.3650 as oil prices decline.
USD/ZAR
The South African Rand slipped to 16.25 against the greenback as the U.S dollar firmed and commodity drivers eased.
USD/MUR
The Dollar-Rupee jumped by 28cents at 46.13 (selling) this morning.
11:00 AM EUR Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec)
11:00 AM EUR Retail Sales (YoY) (Dec)
11:30 AM CHF Real Retail Sales (YoY) (Dec)
11:45 AM EUR Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (YoY) (Jan) Prel
12:15 PM EUR HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Jan)
3:45 PM GBP BoE's Breeden speech
6:30 PM CAD S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jan)
7:00 PM USD ISM Manufacturing Employment Index (Jan)
7:00 PM USD ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index (Jan)
7:00 PM USD ISM Manufacturing PMI (Jan)
7:00 PM USD ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid (Jan)
10:25 PM USD Fed's Bostic speech
11:00 PM USD Loan Officer Survey (Q4)
