Euro Higher On U.S.-China Trade Hopes, Positive German Data
25 Agosto 2020 - 01:16AM
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The euro spiked up against its major counterparts in the
European session on Tuesday, as easing U.S.-China tensions, a pick
up in German business confidence and positive German GDP data
boosted risk sentiment.
Revised quarterly national accounts from Destatis showed that
German economy contracted less than initially estimated in the
second quarter.
Gross domestic product fell 9.7 percent sequentially after
shrinking 2 percent in the first quarter. The rate was revised down
from -10.1 percent estimated on July 30.
Survey data from ifo Institute showed that German business
confidence improved in August.
The business confidence index rose to 92.6 in August from 90.4
in July. This was the fourth consecutive rise and above economists'
forecast of 92.2.
Investors cheered signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks
after the two parties spoke on the phone and agreed to "push
forward" their phase one deal reached in January.
Washington said the parties "addressed steps that China has
taken to effectuate structural changes called for by the
agreement".
Beijing said the two sides had a "constructive dialogue" on
creating conditions and atmosphere to continue to push forward the
implementation of the Phase one agreement.
The EUR/JPY pair hit 125.84, marking a 6-day high. Next key
resistance for the euro is found around the 128.00 region.
The euro reached as high as 1.0768 against the franc, compared
to a 4-day low of 1.0742 seen in the previous session. The next
likely resistance for the euro is seen around the 1.10 level.
The euro extended rally to 1.1843 against the greenback from
yesterday's closing value of 1.1787. On the upside, 1.20 is likely
seen as the next resistance level for the currency.
After falling to 0.9005 against the pound at 12:00 am ET, the
euro edged higher to 0.9037. The euro may challenge resistance
around the 0.92 level.
The euro approached a 4-day high of 1.8136 against the kiwi,
5-day peaks of 1.6522 against the aussie and 1.5647 against the
loonie, up from Monday's closing values of 1.8058, 1.6456 and
1.5579, respectively. The EUR/AUD pair had set a 4-day low of
1.6435 in the Asian session. The euro is poised to find resistance
around 1.87 against the kiwi, 1.69 against the aussie and 1.60
against the loonie.
Looking ahead, U.S. consumer sentiment index for August, new
home sales for July, Federal Housing Finance Agency's house price
index and S&P/Case-Shiller home price index for June are
scheduled for release in the New York session.
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