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The US dollar index activity remained subdued due to the US market holiday. Markets eagerly waiting for FOMC meeting minutes (Fed 21st 7 pm GMT) for further direction. It hit a high of 104.41 at the time of writing and is currently trading around 104.229.
According to the CME Fed watch tool, the probability of a no-rate cut in Mar increased to 91.50% from 84% a week ago.
The US 10-year yields have consolidated in a narrow range for the past two days. The US 10 and 2-year spread narrowed to -34.5% from -53%.
Major resistance- 105/106
Major support- 104.50/103.80.
EURUSD-
EURUSD trades quietly as US markets closed for Washington's birthday. Markets eye Euro and German flash manufacturing PMI on Thursday for further direction.
Major resistance-1.0800,1.0880
Major support- 1.0720,1.0660
Yen-
The pair's upside was hampered after verbal intervention by the Japanese Finance minister. Any break above 149.50 confirms minor weakness.
Major Resistance- 151,152
Major support- 148,146.50
Canadian Dollar
The Canadian dollar showed a minor decline ahead of CPI data. The jump in crude oil prices supports the Canadian dollar at lower levels.
Resistance- 1.3550,1.3600
Major support- 1.3435,1.3380
