EBC Daily Snapshot Oct 7, 2024

The dollar rallied on strong US jobs data and escalating Middle East conflict, while the yen fell to its lowest level in nearly two months.

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Dollar battles to maintain recent gains

Dollar battles to maintain recent gains

Trump uses tariffs as leverage to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict; Risk-on sentiment remains intact as earnings season picks up speed; US CPI report in focus, could cement a July Fed rate pause; Heavy profit-taking in cryptos; oil slides after testing key resistance;
XM Group | 4h 4min ago
China’s GDP Surprise Boosts Risk Currencies, CPI Eyed

China’s GDP Surprise Boosts Risk Currencies, CPI Eyed

China’s Q2 GDP surprise at 5.2% YoY sparked a positive reaction across global markets on July 15, 2025. Commodity currencies like AUD and NZD advanced modestly, while Gold hovered near $3,350 ahead of key U.S. CPI data. The Japanese Yen weakened despite safe-haven flows, as 10-year JGB yields hit their highest since 2008, highlighting BoJ-Fed policy divergence.
Moneta Markets | 4h 24min ago
USDJPY, GBPUSD, BTCUSD

USDJPY, GBPUSD, BTCUSD

US CPI may offer clues on Fed's next move; USDJPY points up; UK CPI expected to remain steady; GBPUSD tilts down; Bitcoin flies above 123,000; next target at 125,000
XM Group | 23h 32min ago