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NFP To Shed Light On EURSD Direction

The EUR/USD is eyeing the 1.916 resistance, following the European Central Bank's interest rate cut from 4.50% to 4.25% and higher-than-expected U.S. initial claims, which totaled 229,000 for the week ending June 1.  Traders are expected to keep a close watch on this currency pair due to the upcoming release of significant economic data, including the Non-Farm Payrolls, which could potentially impact currency valuations.

GBPUSD On Upward Trend For the Fourth Consecutive Week

The Pound Sterling has been showing a sustained upward trend for the fourth consecutive week, indicating a positive trajectory characterized by a series of higher highs and higher lows. This trend is occurring in anticipation of the ECB Interest Rate Decision and the release of the Non-Farm Employment Change. Traders are expected to closely monitor the currency pair in light of the forthcoming release of significant economic data that could potentially impact currency valuations.

Mixed PMI Data Spark Discussions About Monetary Policy

The USDJPY currency pair remains on an upward trajectory despite the formation of the recent corrective wave. The mixed PMI data on Monday sparked rumors of a potential interest cut in September as monetary policy poses obstacles to expansion.

Crude Oil Downward Pressure Persists

Crude Oil declined amid worries about lower consumption, geopolitical turbulence, high interest rates, and economic uncertainty.  At the same time, US commercial Crude Oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve)  decreased by 4.2 million barrels from the previous week.

How Nvidia 10:1 Split Will Affect Investors

Nvidia Corporation, an American technology company based in Santa Clara, California, is a pioneer in accelerated computing and a major manufacturer of high-end graphics processing units (GPUs). For the first quarter that ended April 28, 2024, the company reported revenue of $26.0 billion, which represents an 18% increase from the previous quarter and a remarkable 262% increase from a year ago. Additionally, the company announced a 10-for-1 stock split, scheduled to take effect on July 7, 2024.

EURUSD Bulls Are Back

The EURUSD is on the rise due to recent data indicating a Q1 2024 expansion of the German economy. Additionally, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment revealed 1-year inflation expectations of 3.3%, down from the preliminary 3.5%. Traders will closely monitor the currency pair this week due to the release of significant economic data that could potentially impact currency valuations. 

Loonie Declines Ahead of CPI

The USDCAD is following a bearish trend before the release of important inflation data later today. Despite recent price movements in Gold and Silver, the Canadian dollar remains below the 50-period Exponential Moving Average. Traders will closely monitor the USDCAD this week due to the upcoming release of significant economic data that could impact currency valuations.

Gold Eying All-Time High

Gold has been approaching the all-time high of $2431.45 per troy ounce as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April following three consecutive increases. Traders will be keeping a close eye on the market as significant economic data that can potentially affect the economy's health will be released next week.

Crude Oil Under Pressure

Crude Oil prices decreased in response to a Producer Price Index that exceeded expectations, ongoing inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, a weakening US Dollar Index, and delays in anticipated interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. The Consumer Price Index and Retail Sales reports will be released later today, with high expectations. Traders will closely monitor the Crude Oil price this week as significant economic data that could affect its direction will be released.

Bulls Pull EURUSD Higher

Since April 16, the EURUSD has been on an upward trend due to persistent inflation, geopolitical turbulence, and high interest rates. The foreign exchange market's most actively traded currency pair has bounced off the trough price of 1.06015 and is now above the 50-period Exponential Moving Average, indicating the potential of higher exchange rates. However, the upcoming inflation data, the Producer Price Index, for the US economy, set to be released this Tuesday, may impact the future direction of the EURUSD currency pair. Traders will closely monitor the EURUSD this week as significant economic data that could affect currency valuations is due to be released.