Daily insights for CFD traders – USD strengthens after Fed Chair Powell’s remarks on inflation

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Market Recap

US stocks strengthened as predictions of increased market volatility did not materialize after the assassination attempt on Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Investors may be focusing on the growing expectation that Trump will win the November election, bolstered by the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury rose by 4.7 bps to 4.23%.

The US Empire State Manufacturing Index shrank for the eighth consecutive month in July, reaching -6.6, while the prices received by producers dropped to a one-year low.

Overnight, Fed Chief Powell stated that the last three inflation data points have been reassuring, and the economy is doing well overall. He observed that the job market is stabilizing. Powell highlighted that because of the time it takes for monetary policy changes to affect the economy, the Fed can act preemptively before inflation hits the 2% target. Additionally, he clarified that he will not provide any indications about when interest rate cuts might occur, and while current monetary policy is tight, it is not overly restrictive.

Overall, the USD strengthened against all other G10 currencies in the past 24 hours.

Day Ahead

In today’s trading session, investors should keep an eye on key economic data releases from Japan, the Eurozone, Canada, and the United States. These data points are likely to influence market sentiment and trading strategies.

Economic Data to Watch

  • Japan: Tertiary Industry Activity m/m
  • Eurozone: Trade Balance
  • Canada: CPI m/m
  • United States: Core Retail Sales m/m

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