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The US dollar index jumped slightly ahead of US ISM manufacturing PMI data and FOMC meeting minutes. It hit a high of 102.25 and is currently trading around 102.09.
According to the CME Fed watch tool, the probability of a no-rate cut in Jan increased to 89.10% from 83.5% a week ago.
The US 10-year yield surged more than 6% from a multi-month low of 3.78%. The US 10 and 2-year spread narrowed to -38% from -53.6%.
Major resistance- 102/103
Major support- 100.70/100.
EURUSD-
EURUSD lost its shine on board-based US dollar buying. The souring market mood and weak economic data increased the chance of economic recession. Economic data to watch German and Spanish unemployment change.
Major resistance-1.100,1.1075
Major support- 1.0930,1.0860
Yen-
The pair is consolidating ahead of the US FOMC meeting minutes. Any break above 142.25 confirms further bullishness.
Major Resistance- 142.30,143
Major support- 141.50,140.70
Canadian Dollar
The pair gained momentum on easing Crude oil prices and board-based US dollar buying.
Major Resistance- 1.3350,1.3435
Major support- 1.3250, 1.3170
Economic calendar -
Jan 3rd, 2024, US IS Manufacturing PMI (3:00 pm GMT)
FOMC meeting minutes (7:00 pm GMT)
