The U.S. Dollar is trading in mostly familiar ranges with the exception of the Antipodean currencies, AUD & NZD, which benefitted in the overnight trading session from an upswing in optimism.
Overview
Although markets seemed rattled by the highest inflation print for the U.S. in three decades, the current moods is one of positivity that companies can get through this inflationary period without too many problems. Furthermore, equities are being helped by recent earnings readings, which have surprised in their advancement this year for many public firms. China’s Evergrande also managed to avoid default by adding another payment last week, something that is being monitored as real estate fragility in the world’s second-largest economy can translate into market turbulence, particularly in Europe with banks tied to Chinese investments. Continuing with our trade partner, later today President Joe Biden and Premier Xi Jinping are expected to have a virtual meeting today. While no specific goals are being stated by the White House, it is expected to be further progress for the relationship of the two nations after what was considered a good meeting on climate and fossil fuels.
What to Watch Today…
- No major economic events scheduled for today
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EUR
The Euro is looking vulnerable as it remains around its weakest point since Summer 2020 in the midst of bad headlines for the Ancient Continent on COVID. A resurgence in outbreaks is already forcing countries to exercise safety measures. In the Netherlands, there is a three-week soft shutdown, mostly meaning time-limits at places like restaurants and such public venues.
On the tougher end of measures, Austria is now squarely blaming the unvaccinated and allowing the refusal of service to those who do not prove immunization. We shall monitor closely how COVID affects the Euro-zone with its growth outlook already downgraded by the EU commission last week.
GBP
The Pound fell by over 1.0% yesterday as indicators kept shedding away at the idea the U.K. economy remains strong during Brexit talks. The May 10th meeting for the Bank of England is looking to be a gloomy one as PMI figures in the U.K. marked a 17-month low for April.In addition to low GDP, manufacturers are struggling to achieve much in terms of new expenses, investment, or hiring. Sterling remains near its lowest point of 2018 and was falling at the time of writing.
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