EBC Daily Snapshot May 29, 2024
EBC Forex Snapshot
29 May 2024
The dollar was bolstered on Wednesday by rising expectations the Fed is unlikely to cut rates until later this year. The Australian dollar was little changed following a strong inflation report.
Data showed US consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in May after deteriorating for three straight months. A rate cut in September is now priced in at 44%, the CME FedWatch tool showed.
Australian CPI unexpectedly rose to a five-month high in April, adding to risks the next move in interest rates might be upward. The most significant contributor to the rise was housing.
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Publication date:
2024-05-29 08:50:28 (GMT)