Fx news report
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FX Market Report: USD Weakens as Global Growth Concerns Mount
The US dollar weakened against major currencies on Friday, as concerns over global economic growth and trade tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
The USD Index, which tracks the value of the US dollar against a basket of six major currencies, fell 0.4% to 96.15, its lowest level since January.
The euro, which is often seen as a safe-haven currency, rose 0.3% to $1.1235, while the Japanese yen strengthened 0.2% to 110.35 per dollar.
The pound, which has been volatile in recent weeks due to Brexit uncertainty, rose 0.2% to $1.3055.
The dollar's weakness was driven by a combination of factors, including:
- Weak US economic data: The US Commerce Department reported that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter, below expectations.
- Global growth concerns: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its forecast for global economic growth, citing trade tensions and slowing economic activity in major economies.
- Trade tensions: The US and China are set to impose new tariffs on each other's goods, which could further exacerbate trade tensions and weigh on the global economy.
The dollar's weakness was also supported by a decline in US Treasury yields, which fell to their lowest level in over a year. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.14%, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond fell to 2.63%.
In other FX news, the Canadian dollar rose 0.2% to 1.3355 per US dollar, supported by a strong jobs report from Canada. The Australian dollar fell 0.3% to 0.6955 per US dollar, despite a strong jobs report from Australia.
Overall, the FX market is expected to remain volatile in the coming days, as investors continue to weigh the impact of global growth concerns and trade tensions on the global economy.
FX Market Highlights:
- USD Index: 96.15, down 0.4%
- EUR/USD: $1.1235, up 0.3%
- USD/JPY: 110.35, down 0.2%
- GBP/USD: $1.3055, up 0.2%
- CAD/USD: 1.3355, up 0.2%
- AUD/USD: 0.6955, down 0.3%
FX Market Outlook:
- The USD is expected to remain under pressure in the coming days, as investors continue to weigh the impact of global growth concerns and trade tensions on the global economy.
- The euro and yen are likely to remain supported by their safe-haven status, while the pound may continue to be volatile due to Brexit uncertainty.
- The Canadian dollar may continue to rise, supported by strong economic data and a strong jobs market.
- The Australian dollar may continue to fall, due to concerns over the impact of trade tensions on the country's economy.