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The dollar has weakened, while the euro, pound, and other risk assets have recovered amid new rumors of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
Risk assets have risen, and the dollar has weakened following reports that the U.S. and Iran reached a preliminary agreement to extend the ceasefire for 60 days. This news, leaked to the media, prompted a swift reaction from financial markets, which typically interpret a decrease in geopolitical tension as a signal to weaken safe-haven assets. The strengthening of the euro, pound, and other risk assets is a direct result of waning uncertainty in the Middle East. In addition to the general decline in demand for safe-haven assets, one cannot ignore the negative impact of fundamental data on the U.S. dollar's position. Recent GDP and inflation data did not sit well with dollar bulls.
Looking ahead, a significant amount of economic data is set to be released from Eurozone countries, which could impact the euro. Important figures include Germany's unemployment rate, the consumer price indices for Germany and Italy, and France's GDP. Starting with Germany, the locomotive of the European economy, the release of the unemployment data will be closely monitored. A decrease in the figure, even slight, could serve as a positive signal for the market, indicating resilience in domestic demand and potential for growth. Equally important is the consumer price index for Germany. Inflationary pressure is a key factor for the European Central Bank when making decisions on monetary policy. If inflation remains above the ECB's target levels, it may signal further monetary policy tightening, which in turn would support the euro. Similar reports are expected from Italy.
Completing this block of data is the Gross Domestic Product report from France. Data about economic growth serves as an indicator of the overall economic health of the second-largest member of the Eurozone. Sustained growth in France's GDP that exceeds expectations would provide a strong case for strengthening the euro.
Regarding the pound, despite the absence of fresh data from the UK, market attention is focused on the forthcoming speech by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. His public statements often serve as a barometer of the pound's future movement, and today will be no exception. The central bank's position on future monetary policy will significantly influence the currency market.
If the data aligns with economists' expectations, it is advisable to act based on the Mean Reversion strategy. If the data turns out to be significantly above or below economists' expectations, the Momentum strategy will be more suitable.