The dollar was broadly steady on Monday

2024-04-01
Summary:

USD weak on Monday due to US inflation cooling, raising June rate cut expectations; CHF near 4-mo low on the Swiss rate cut may align with EUR.

EBC Forex Snapshot,1 Apr 2024


The dollar was broadly steady on Monday as data showing easing US prices bolstered bets that the Fed could cut interest rates in June. Markets are now pricing in 68.5% chance according to the CME FedWatch.


PCE price index increased 2.8% from a year ago in February due to rising energy costs, in line with expectations. That countered the trend over the past year when the service sector held sway over inflation.

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The Swiss franc traded around its lowest in over four months. BofA strategists are predicting parity for the currency against the euro this year after surprise interest rate cuts last month.

Citibank vs. HSBC Currency Pair Data Comparison

Citi (as of 25 Mar) HSBC (as of 28 Mar)

support resistance support resistance
EUR/USD 1.0695 1.1017 1.0757 1.0937
GBP/USD 1.2503 1.2896 1.2509 1.2830
USD/CHF 0.8741 0.9112 0.8820 0.9163
AUD/USD 0.6443 0.6691 0.6468 0.6633
USD/CAD 1.3359 1.3607 1.3451 1.3648
USD/JPY 146.66 151.91 147.87 153.37

The green numbers in the table indicate that the data has increased compared with the previous time; the red numbers indicate that the data has decreased compared with the previous time; and the black numbers indicate that the data has remained unchanged.


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