Euro is making a strong come back today as market digest recent sharp losses. EUR/USD breached 1.1639 minor resistance while EUR/JPY break 126.43. Both developments suggest temporary bottoming. Though, they’re far from reversing recent down trend. And, at the time of writing, German (0.369) and Italy (2.864) yield spread are still close to 250, which suggests much nervousness in the markets.
Though, the news that 5-Star Movement is trying to find a point of compromise for economy minister is supporting sentiments. At least, they’re working on forming a government again. And while being highly critical, 5-Star has never committed themselves to leaving Euro. The news that anti-euro League is not interested, but is pushing for election again is also sentiment supportive. Additionally, Eurozone data released today are not bad.
Yen and Dollar, on the other hand, are trading broadly lower. Yen weaken on rebound in German, UK and US yields. Meanwhile, Dollar is weak as markets won’t forget that the US is in trade tension with many other countries/regions, even its own allies. NAFTA talk is going nowhere and there is no positive news regarding trade talk with EU. The steel tariff temporary exemption is going to expire on Friday and retaliations from Canada, Mexico and the EU are waiting on the line. Trump also made an about turn and issued a strong statement regarding China yesterday, indicating very little intention to carry on with negotiation.
For the week, Euro remains the weakest one, followed by Sterling. New Zealand Dollar and Japanese Yen are the strongest ones.
