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Daily FX Focus

28 Jun 2024

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AUD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.6595 / 0.6714  ⬆

AUD fell against the dollar yesterday as a result of persistently high inflation in Australia and some signs of softening in the US, meeting minutes from both the Federal Reserve and the RBA will be closely watched this week. AUDUSD fell 0.12% yesterday while AUDHKD ended at 5.19 level.

EUR

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.0653 / 1.0839  ⬇

EUR rose against the dollar yesterday posted a 2-week high as investors assessed the results from the French snap elections on Sunday. While PMI data shows Euro zone factory activity decline deepens in June. EURUSD rose 0.23% yesterday while EURHKD ended at 8.38 level.

GBP

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.2555 / 1.2802  ⬇

GBP rose against the dollar yesterday before US markets knocked back investor confidence as US data sparks rate cut hopes, then recession fears. However, Investor confidence jolted by US election risks, volatility ensues. GBPUSD rose 0.04% yesterday while GBPHKD ended at 9.87 level. 

NZD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.6010 / 0.6182  ⬇

NZD fell against the dollar yesterday, as Market players will keep an eye on Fed Chairman's speech today for fresh impetus, followed by the FOMC minutes on Wed. On the Kiwi front, NZ Business Confidence extends decline in Q2. NZDUSD fell 0.16% yesterday while NZDHKD ended at 4.74 level.

RMB

Support / Resistance

vs USD 7.2675 / 7.3255  ⬇

CNH fell against the dollar yesterday after Purchasing managers index data painted a mixed picture of the economy. Caixin PMI data on Sunday showed China’s manufacturing sector shrank for a second straight month in June. USDCNH rose 0.07% yesterday while CNHHKD ended at 1.06 level. 

CAD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.3648 / 1.3801  ⬇

CAD fell against the dollar yesterday broadly as safe haven bids broadly bolstered the USD. However, losses were limited as supply fears of crude oil in the second half of the year might lift the commodity-linked CAD. USDCAD rose 0.42% yesterday while CADHKD ended at 5.68 level. 

JPY

Support / Resistance

vs USD 157.54 / 163.55  ⬇

JPY fell against the dollar yesterday, fell to a fresh 37-year low after the Japan au Jibun Bank manufacturing PMI in June was revised lower. Losses in the yen accelerated Monday after T-note yields rose sharply. USDJPY rose 0.39% yesterday while JPYHKD ended at 4.83 level.

SGD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.3477 / 1.3636  ⬇

SGD fell against the dollar yesterday, fell for a third day amid USD strength after T-note yields rose sharply. While investors await key economic data and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech for further cues. USDSGD rose 0.15% yesterday while SGDHKD ended at 5.75 level. 

MYR

Support / Resistance

vs USD 4.7030 / 4.7238  ➡

USDMYR began the week just below 4.72, on the back of higher US yields following an inconclusive French election weekend. The S&P Global Malaysia PMI Manufacturing data released yesterday morning came in at 49.9, slightly lower than previous month (50.2). USDMYR traded within a narrow range of 4.71 - 4.72 throughout the day, showing no definitive trend, and ended the day at 4.71 level. With the USD now trading broadly softer, the support level is seen at 4.70 for now. This morning, USDMYR opened at 4.72 and may trade around 4.71 – 4.73 today.

⬆ Consolidation, indicates that the currency's movement against USD has remained sideways

➡ Up Trend, indicates that the currency has been moving higher against the base currency

⬇ Down Trend, indicates that the currency has been moving lower against the base currency

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