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The dollar mostly remains unchanged, experiencing a decline only against the yen so far today. EUR/USD is stable at 1.1723, GBP/USD slightly decreases by 0.1% to 1.3695, while AUD/USD is marginally higher at 0.6535. USD/JPY saw a brief dip to 143.77 earlier but has since rebounded to 144.11, reflecting a 0.4% decrease for the day.
Support for the dollar derives from last week’s lows, with upward movement restricted by the 100-hour moving average currently at 144.72.
Euro and Australian Dollar Analysis
EUR/USD is influenced by large option expiries, as buyers aim to maintain gains above 1.1700. Meanwhile, AUD/USD grapples with key resistance levels around 0.6537-50.
The dollar’s apparent frailty aligns with previous trends, impacted by Trump’s inconsistent policies and reduced confidence in status. The end-of-month fix and associated flows may need to be navigated before confirming the current trend.
As July trading approaches, forthcoming data volatility, including the US jobs report on Thursday, is anticipated to influence future movements, adding complexity to market dynamics.
This morning’s session has underlined an ongoing pattern. The US dollar remains reasonably firm, though its strength isn’t uniform. The Japanese yen strengthened earlier on, briefly pulling USD/JPY lower. That move was soon corrected, although the pair continues to sit below its earlier highs. The pound fell slightly against the dollar, and the euro held steady, with no changes of note in either direction. The Australian dollar, meanwhile, edged a fraction higher.
What we’ve seen over the past few sessions is a form of technical balance. While the dollar is not falling apart, upside progress is limited. There’s a strong cap provided by the 100-hour moving average—currently sitting at 144.72 in USD/JPY—which has clearly acted as an invisible ceiling.
The euro-dollar pair is being kept aloft somewhat artificially by sizeable option expiries. As they come into effect shortly, they’ve forced a type of price insulation around the 1.1700 level. Buyers don’t want to let it dip under that line, and their positioning shows it. But such technical anchors don’t usually hold firm for long once the clock rolls over.
Market Dynamics and Outlook
As for the Australian dollar, trading is hesitating just under a narrow resistance zone around 0.6537 to 0.6550. Traders are watching that patch like hawks. It’ll likely take more than current momentum to break cleanly above. Those levels haven’t been convincingly cleared this week.
Now, the broader context. While volatility hasn’t picked up sharply yet, there’s a slowness in dollar purchases. That makes sense when we recall the recent weakness brought on by erratic policy outcomes in the past. The damage to sentiment hasn’t completely mended itself. Confidence, particularly from overseas demand, remains patchy.
There’s also the timing aspect. End-of-month flows are sneaky movers and often skew markets in a direction that doesn’t reflect genuine price discovery. They could be adding noise until the new month begins.
And then there’s July. That brings with it a fresh set of complications. Not least of which is the jobs data due Thursday. We know full well that this single release can reset expectations for rates, inflation forecasts, and much else. Don’t expect a quiet market.
It also means lower time-frame setups might become messier. Short-lived spikes and reversals are more likely when liquidity thins out and reactions stretch further than they should. We’d do well to be prepared for slightly erratic moves, especially around headline risk.
Overall, the way pricing is behaving across the board suggests more range-trading than fresh breakouts in the immediate term. That’s not a directive—it’s a pattern we can lean into, cautiously. If resistance levels continue to hold and fail to break convincingly, we may need to respect them longer than we’d prefer.
