US Dollar May Rise As PCE Data Boosts Fed Rate Hike Bets

The Japanese Yen underperformed in otherwise quiet overnight trade. The played out as Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index traded higher, undermining demand for the anti-risk currency. Shares rose to the highest level in over a week in a move the newswires attributed to expectations that Sharp Corp and Foxconn are set to finalize a takeover deal after prolonged delays.

Looking ahead, February’s US PCE data is in focus. The Fed’s favored inflation gauge is expected to show the pace of price growth accelerated to 1.8 percent year-on-year, the highest since October 2012. A firm outcome may boost FOMC rate hike expectations, offering a lift to the US Dollar. The prospect of a more aggressive tightening cycle may undermine risk appetite, putting particularly strong selling pressure on the sentiment-linked Australian and New Zealand Dollars.

Asia Session

GMT

CCY

EVENT

ACT

EXP

PREV

 

 

No Data

 

 

 

European Session

GMT

CCY

EVENT

EXP

PREV

IMPACT

 

 

No Data

 

 

 

Critical Levels

CCY

Supp 3

Supp 2

Supp 1

Pivot Point

Res 1

Res 2

Res 3

EUR/USD

1.1114

1.1141

1.1154

1.1168

1.1181

1.1195

1.1222

GBP/USD

1.4036

1.4085

1.4108

1.4134

1.4157

1.4183

1.4232

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Author: Travis Esquivel

Travis Esquivel is an engineer, passionate soccer player and full-time dad. He enjoys writing about innovation and technology from time to time.

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