Daily insights for CFD traders – UK elections impact and Non-Farm Payrolls preview

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Market Recap

The US holiday subdued market activity, with UK Elections showing early signs of a Labour victory. European equities had a positive session while commodities remained stable. AUDUSD reached 0.6732, staying near six-month highs. EUR/USD traded around 1.0800, and GBP/USD held steady at 1.2763. USD/JPY fell below 161.00 to 160.95. With US markets closed, trading was subdued, with minor movements across major currency pairs.

Day Ahead

Today, all eyes are on the Non-Farm Payrolls for June, a key focus for markets influencing monetary policy expectations. Consensus expects stable unemployment at 4.0% and solid non-farm payroll gains of 188k. In Canada, the Labour Force Survey for June will impact expectations for the upcoming BoC meeting, following a strong CPI reading. AUDUSD continues to hover near 0.6732, with resistance expected at 0.6750 and support at 0.6680/90.

Economic Data to Watch

  • JP – May. Household Spending y/y
  • AU – Jun. Foreign Reserves
  • EU – May. Retail Sales y/y
  • US – Fed’s Williams Speaks
  • CA – Jun. Unemployment Rate
  • US – Jun. Average Hourly Earnings y/y
  • US – Jun. Change in Nonfarm Payrolls
  • US – Jun. Unemployment Rate
  • EU – ECB’s Villeroy Speaks

Mid-Market Rates

Currency PairMid-market rate
AUD/USD0.6735
AUD/NZD1.1004
AUD/JPY108.34
AUD/CNY4.9107
AUD/EUR0.6225
AUD/GBP0.5276

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