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Daily FX Focus

14 April 2025

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AUD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.6002 / 0.6478  ⬆

AUD ended stronger against a weakening US dollar on Friday, extending its recovery for a third straight session. A new schedule for talks with Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell was suggested by EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. AUDUSD rose 1.04% last Friday while AUDHKD ended at 4.88 level.

EUR

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.0903 / 1.1645  ⬆

EUR strengthened against the dollar on Friday and at one time touched its highest level since Feb 2022 and was headed for its biggest weekly gain since early last month. The euro also rose against CHF and other European counterparts. EURUSD rose 1.37% last Friday while EURHKD ended at 8.77 level.

GBP

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.2788 / 1.3290   ⬆

GBP strengthened against the US dollar on Friday, however it fell versus the euro. Official figures showed Britain's economy returned to growth in Feb with its fastest expansion in 11 months, beating economist's expectations. GBPUSD rose 0.90% last Friday while GBPHKD ended at 10.15 level.

NZD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.5587 / 0.5957  ⬆

NZD ended stronger against the US dollar on Friday as the USD continued to slide against major peers and investor confidence in the safety of the dollar took a hit after China increased tariffs on US imports to 125% from 84%. NZDUSD rose 1.50% last Friday while NZDHKD ended at 4.52 level.

RMB

Support / Resistance

vs USD 7.2020 / 7.3921  ⬇

CNH ended higher against the dollar on Friday, however it fell sharply against the euro hitting a 11-year low. During the week the Chinese currency had fallen to its weakest level on record against the dollar, though it has since rebounded. USDCNH fell 0.30% last Friday while CNHHKD ended at 1.06 level.

CAD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.3662 / 1.4240  ⬆

CAD strengthened against the US dollar on Friday as the USD eased broadly and oil prices rose. The Bank of Canada is set to deliver its latest rate call next week, and key Canadian CPI figures are also due next Tuesday. USDCAD fell 0.77% last Friday while CADHKD ended at 5.59 level.

JPY

Support / Resistance

vs USD 139.97 / 149.13  ⬆

JPY strengthened against the dollar on Friday and was set for its largest weekly gain since late last month. Kyodo news reported that Trump expressed strong interest in Japan's currency policy as trade negotiators get set to meet on April 17. USDJPY fell 0.63% last Friday while JPYHKD ended at 5.39 level.

SGD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.3037 / 1.3442  ⬆

SGD ended stronger against the US dollar on Friday as the USD eased across the board while US treasury yields rose. Focus moves to Singapore GDP data and Monetary Policy of Singapore's statement due on Monday. USDSGD fell 0.84% last Friday while SGDHKD ended at 5.87 level.

MYR

Support / Resistance

vs USD 4.3883 / 4.4850  ⬆

Last Friday, USDMYR opened at 4.44, dropped to 4.43 on broad USD weakness, then rebounded to 4.44 on dip buying. Offshore selling pushed it lower to 4.42, briefly touching 4.415 before USD demand suppprted it above 4.42. Market eventually capped off quite an eventful week around 4.42. Over the weekend, tariff headlines drove price action. The market reopen the pair at 4.415. USD - Asia opened mixed, with USDSGD trading softer while USDCNH rebounded back from its opening low. We expect some continuation of USD selling interest from offshore funds but expect USD demands to remain rather persistent which may offset any downward movement. We expect USDMYR may trade in the range of 4.40 - 4.44 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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