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GFS | 2024-03-06 10:12

Sommario：Market Review for March 6, 2023

Dollar Wobbles as US Data Falters, Gold and Silver ShineThe Dollar's decline can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, disappointing economic indicators signal a possible slowdown in the US economy, prompting concerns about the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and raising expectations of a future interest rate cut, which diminishes the Dollar's attractiveness to investors. Additionally, the Euro and Yen have been strengthening due to potential policy changes in their respective regions, further weighing on the Dollar's value. Moreover, shifting investor sentiment towards safer assets amidst growing risk aversion and anticipation of lower US interest rates has led to a flight from the Dollar towards havens like Gold and Silver, exacerbating its weakness.Key Market Movements:Aussie dollar (AUD/USD): Faces potential downside pressure after Australia's GDP data.Kiwi dollar (NZD/USD): Briefly rallies but remains vulnerable to Dollar weakness.Euro (EUR/USD): Sustains its upward momentum, challenging resistance levels.British pound (GBP/USD): Stumbles, revisiting its moving average average.Canadian dollar (USD/CAD): Edges higher as the Bank of Canada is expected to hold rates.Japanese yen (USD/JPY): Retreats near support, maintaining its recent trading range.Commodities in Focus:Oil prices (WTI): Subdued despite positive news from China.Gold: Reaches record 2024 high on Fed rate cut anticipation.Silver: Continues its bullish run, approaching resistance levels.US Stocks Open Lower:All major indices experience losses at the start of the trading session, with tech stocks leading the decline.Two key events are now taking center stage:Chair Powell's testimony:Investors are eagerly awaiting any hints Powell might provide regarding the Fed's future monetary policy direction, particularly regarding potential rate cuts.ADP employment report:This report will offer insights into the health of the US labor market. A weaker-than-expected report could further solidify the case for the Fed to implement easier monetary policy, potentially leading to a further decline in the Dollar's value.The outcome of these events, along with ongoing economic data releases and global market developments, will be crucial in determining the Dollar's future trajectory.

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