The US dollar eased slightly from its recent gains which had been driven by Federal Reserve speakers’ reluctance to support significant short-term interest rate cuts. This pullback was likely due to market adjustments or anticipation of key data such as today’s jobless claims, a critical indicator ahead of next Friday’s non-farm payrolls.
Recent claims have fluctuated with a spike earlier this month weakening the dollar followed by a drop last week that spurred gains. Meanwhile, political uncertainty weighed on the Japanese yen, pushing dollar-yen up near its September high.
The Swiss National Bank held its interest rate at 0% unchanged since December 2023 and maintained inflation forecasts while warning of short-term inflationary pressure and a weaker Swiss economic outlook due to US tariffs.
Other US data expected today includes Q2 GDP, durable goods orders, and existing home sales alongside further Fed commentary from multiple officials.
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