In a week set to be dominated by tariff discussions and key economic data releases, the global financial markets are witnessing significant movement. The story of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China emerges as the central theme, with the US Dollar being the only asset gaining traction amidst these developments. As the week unfolds, several key economic indicators and speeches are anticipated to provide further direction.
On February 5, attention will turn to Europe as the final HCOB Services PMIs for Germany and the euro area are released, alongside the Producer Prices for the euro area. These releases will offer insights into the economic health of the eurozone. Additionally, the European Central Bank's Lane is scheduled to deliver a speech, potentially shedding light on the ECB's monetary policy stance amidst ongoing economic challenges.
In a notable market development, the AUD/USD pair broke below the critical 0.6100 support level, reaching multi-year lows. This decline is attributed to a combination of factors, including the strengthening of the Greenback, US tariffs impacting trade dynamics, and weakness in the Chinese yuan. The interplay of these elements has created downward pressure on the Australian dollar.
Conversely, gold has experienced a surge in bullish momentum, trading at fresh all-time highs around $2,825. The precious metal's rally is primarily driven by a sharp decline in US Treasury bond yields, which has bolstered XAU/USD. Investors seeking safe-haven assets have turned to gold amid market uncertainties and fluctuating yields.
While the US Dollar continues its upward trajectory, advancing to the boundaries of the 110.00 mark on the US Dollar Index (DXY), several key economic reports remain on the horizon. The JOLTs Job Openings report, Factory Orders, and the API's weekly report on US crude oil supplies are all expected to be released soon, though specific dates have not been confirmed. These reports are likely to influence market sentiment and further impact currency and commodity prices.
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