Macro backdrop: A batch of US data released at the start of the New York session—durable goods orders, weekly initial jobless claims and a flash manufacturing PMI—came in above consensus, bolstering the view that the Federal Reserve may keep policy restrictive for longer. The surprise upside in the numbers spurred a broad rally in the dollar against most major counterparts, with the index climbing to its highest level in three weeks.
Currency dynamics: While the dollar strengthens against low‑yield currencies such as the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen, commodity‑linked units like the Canadian dollar and the Australian dollar managed to hold ground. The move was supported by a pickup in raw‑material prices, which helped offset some of the dollar’s upward pressure.
- Dollar gains versus low‑yield majors;
- Commodity‑linked FX finds modest support from rising oil and copper;
Risk sentiment and equities: Improved US data lifted sentiment in equity markets, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures ticking higher. The positive equity tone encouraged a modest shift toward risk‑on positioning, supporting high‑beta currencies against the safe‑haven dollar.
Commodity pulse: Oil extended gains on ongoing supply constraints and geopolitical uncertainty, pushing Brent crude to multi‑month highs. Gold steadied near recent peaks as investors balanced expectations of higher rates with persistent geopolitical risks, providing a mild boost to precious‑metal‑linked FX.
Crypto market: Bitcoin and Ethereum remained anchored near recent ranges, with spot‑ETF inflows offering a floor for digital‑asset prices. The relatively stable crypto environment prevented significant outflows from risk‑sensitive FX pairs.
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