"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." -- Robert Louis Stevenson
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EUR/USD
The Euro traded firmer around 1.1860, supported by broad U.S Dollar weakness as markets remain cautious ahead of Wednesday’s Fed policy decision and ongoing concerns over US long-term trade relations.
GBP/USD
The Pound Sterling strengthened to 1.3670 supported by strong U.K economic data, which has cooled expectations of near-term Bank of England rate cuts.
USD/JPY
The Japanese Yen stayed strong at 154.00 against the greenback on intervention fears and hawkish BoJ signals.
AUD/USDs
The Australian Dollar slipped to 0.6915 versus the greenback as safe-haven demand boosts the US dollar, despite strong Australian data supporting tighter RBA policy.
USD/CAD
The Canadian Dollar extended its gains at 1.3675 after better-than-expected retail sales, regardless of the tariff threats from Trump.
USD/ZAR
The South African Rand remained vulnerable at 16.0780 with domestic economic challenges.
USD/MUR
The Dollar-Rupee slid by 40 cents to trade at 45.98 (selling) this morning.
1:00 PM EUR IFO – Business Climate (Jan)
1:00 PM EUR IFO – Current Assessment (Jan)
1:00 PM EUR IFO – Expectations (Jan)
3:00 PM EUR ECB's Nagel speech
5:30 PM USD Durable Goods Orders (Nov)
5:30 PM USD Durable Goods Orders ex Defense (Nov)
5:30 PM USD Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation (Nov)
5:30 PM USD Nondefense Capital Goods Orders ex Aircraft (Nov)
