**U.S. Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Major Inflation Data: A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Currency Pairs**
*Based on content by Vladimir Zernov, FX Empire; expanded with supplementary data and market insights.*
As global foreign exchange traders anticipate key inflation updates from the United States, the U.S. Dollar (USD) has strengthened notably against major currencies. This trend is driven by expectations surrounding the upcoming CPI (Consumer Price Index) report, which is expected to influence the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy decisions.
The Greenback’s resilience ahead of inflation data reflects investor sentiment anticipating sticky inflation, robust labor market figures, and a longer timeline before rate cuts become a certainty. The FX market is reacting accordingly, with major pairs such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, and USD/JPY adjusting to reflect these dynamics.
This article will examine the recent trends in the U.S. Dollar and take a technical and fundamental look at the major currency pairs, with updates and data included from other credible financial sources.
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### U.S. Dollar Index: Upward Momentum Strengthens
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the American currency against a basket of other major currencies, has been gaining ground. As per the latest charts:
– The DXY is trading near the 106 mark, supported by strong U.S. Treasury yields and hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve officials.
– The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has increased to approximately 4.4 percent, underlining market concerns about inflation’s persistence.
– July’s CPI data is the market’s focal point for this week. Economists forecast a year-over-year inflation rate of around 3.3 percent, higher than the previous reading.
If inflation data comes in hotter than expected, investors may push back expectations of Fed rate cuts well into late 2024 or early 2025. This would further support the U.S. Dollar.
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### EUR/USD: Euro Struggles to Stay Above 1.0750
The Euro continues to face downward pressure against the U.S. Dollar, with the EUR/USD pair unable to maintain its grip above 1.0750.
Key Technical Levels and Indicators:
– Resistance is seen near the 1.0780 – 1.0800 range, which coincides with the previous week’s high.
– Immediate support lies around 1.0720, followed by stronger support near 1.0670.
– The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for EUR/USD stands near 45, indicating a neutral trend but leaning bearish.
Fundamental Factors Affecting the Euro:
– Eurozone inflation data continues to show signs of cooling. The latest CPI data showed inflation at 2.6 percent year-on-year, moving closer to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2 percent target.
– ECB officials have also hinted at a potential rate cut later this year if inflation remains subdued and economic activity stays muted.
– Weak manufacturing and industrial production data from Germany and France further weigh on the Euro.
Taken together, these signals suggest that EUR/USD may continue trading with a bearish bias unless U.S. inflation data surprises to the downside.
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### GBP/USD: British Pound Suffers as Growth Concerns Mount
The British Pound has seen moderate declines against the strengthening U.S. Dollar. The GBP/USD pair is currently hovering near 1.2530, down from highs seen earlier in the month.
Key Technical Analysis:
– Strong resistance is located at 1.2600. A break above this could open the way for a move toward 1.2700.
– Immediate support is near the 1.2470 mark, with the next key level at 1.2400.
Macroeconomic and Political Drivers:
– The U.K. economy continues to face headwinds. GDP data for May showed only marginal growth, and consumer spending remains under pressure due to high borrowing costs.
– The Bank of England (BoE
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