US Economic Update: Durable Goods and GDP Insights
Yesterday’s Data in Brief:
US Durable Goods Orders MoM for June: Actual was a surprising drop of 6.6% against the expected 0.1%. As this comes out, it indicates a slow-down in manufacturing activity.
US GDP Growth Rate QoQ Adv Q2: Economy grew 2.8%, better than the forecast of 1.4% and higher than the previous quarter’s 2% growth, hence a better-than-anticipated economic performance.
Today’s Key Economic Data:
- 08:30 AM: US Core PCE Price Index MoM (June)
- 10:00 AM: US Pending Home Sales MoM (June)
Major Currency Pairs
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EUR/USD:
- The euro has slightly eased against the dollar, following the release of weaker-than-anticipated Eurozone economic data. Traders are cautious ahead of the ECB’s upcoming meeting.
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GBP/USD:
- The pound kept steady despite mixed signals from UK economic indicators. Investors are cautious over the next move by the Bank of England amid surging concerns over inflation.
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USD/JPY:
- The dollar gained against the yen, supported by strong US GDP data. This pair remains sensitive to changes in US economic indicators and upcoming Fed policies.
Commodities:
Oil: The oil price does not change much; Brent crude trades at about $74 per barrel. Participants are awaiting the decisions from OPEC+ and some disturbance in supplies.
Gold prices edged lower and stayed near $1,950 per ounce. The stronger-than-expected US GDP data would further strengthen the dollar and with that, pressure on gold—a so-called safe-haven asset—would increase.
Political and Economic News:
US-China Relations: Tensions remain high as trade negotiations continue with no significant breakthroughs.
Global Inflation: Concerns persist as inflation rates stay elevated in major economies, prompting central banks to consider further tightening measures.