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The USD is decreasing against major currencies ahead of the FOMC rate decision. In the EURUSD market, buyers defended a key support level, but gains were limited near the 200-hour moving average. Continuous moves above this average could shift bias upward.
In the USDJPY market, last Friday saw sellers driving the pair lower after testing a key moving average. Recently, the pair broke below several moving averages, targeting lower price areas. GBPUSD is currently trading within a key resistance zone, aiming for higher levels if it breaks out.
In Germany, political uncertainty is affected by the failure to confirm Merz as Chancellor, with another vote looming. North America anticipates trade data showing a widening U.S. trade deficit from $122.7 billion to $137 billion. Canada is set to report a slightly larger trade deficit.
At 10:00 AM ET, Canada’s volatile Ivey PMI will be released. Later, the U.S. Treasury will auction 10-year notes, following solid demand for 3-year notes yesterday. A Reuters poll indicates increasing concern regarding the U.S. dollar’s safe-haven status.
US stock indices futures suggest a downward trend, with the Dow, S&P, and NASDAQ all set to open lower. Mixed yielding trends in the US debt market are seen ahead of the 10-year auction, with slight decreases in short and long-term yields.
Political and Economic Implications
The earlier content provides an overview of how the US dollar is losing value against several major currencies just before the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. In this context, euro-dollar trading showed that bulls were able to hold prices at a known support level, although sellers still managed to keep gains modest near a widely-watched moving average. Sustained trading above this average could change the directional lean towards buyers.
In yen-dollar dynamics, sellers took control late last week by rejecting a continued move higher at a technical barrier. Since then, lower prices have broken below several key averages, clearing the way toward targets not seen in several weeks. Similarly, sterling-dollar trading is brushing up against prior peaks, suggesting that if the pair closes above that resistance, the next leg higher could begin.
On the political front, Germany is driving uncertainty after the inability to secure backing for Merz, with more votes expected. In such moments, eurosensitive assets may see temporary instability.
From a North American angle, the latest projections for the US trade balance suggest a deeper deficit, with estimates rising from $122.7 billion to $137 billion. This pullback reflects broader global imbalances and may drag on upcoming GDP calculations. Canada’s own trade numbers are expected to show a wider shortfall as well, which has implications for its dollar performance in the near term.
A more immediate pulse point will come from the Ivey PMI out of Canada. The index has a history of large, unpredictable shifts that often send short-term ripples through currency markets. Across the border, the US Treasury will offer 10-year debt later today. The auction follows a well-received batch of 3-year bonds, though current yield patterns seem to diverge slightly across maturities, with modest easing at both ends of the curve.
Recent survey data indicates some erosion in confidence that the US dollar remains a top-tier safe haven during risk-off phases. If that tone carries into broader positioning ahead of the auction and into the rate announcement, this could fuel further shifts around dollar-sensitive assets.
US equity futures are pointing lower this morning. All major indices suggest a pullback is near, which may reflect rotating expectations about the Fed’s rate stance or simply a pause in risk appetite. Yield adjustments in fixed income currently lack a clear direction but are leaning marginally down in both short and long bonds. From our view, this isn’t an outright rejection of higher rates, but more a waiting pattern as markets shift attention to central bank language rather than economic data alone.
Looking ahead, conditions suggest a preference for defined levels and sharp reactions. Wider trade deficits, uncertain bond auctions, and upcoming central bank decisions create an environment that requires faster adjustment. Timing entries will need extra care, especially around sharp macro releases or unexpected headlines. Techniques like waiting for confirmed breaks or rejecting early moves before data hits could be more effective than chasing small rallies or dips. We’ll be watching short-term dislocations for opportunity, and reassessing quickly if price action shifts following rate guidance or bond demand signals.
