The Greenback Falls

Despite the U.S. positive data, the Greenback fell yesterday vs. a basket of major currencies, negatively affected by FOMC decision.

• The U.S. dollar index, which measures the Greenback vs. six major world currencies, fell to the key level of 100 pips.  

GOLD
Gold prices hit $1,230 yesterday, thanks to the FOMC rate decision. However, the yellow metal pared its gains and settled at $1,225 after Dutch voters gave victory to pro-European parties including PM Mark Rutte's Liberals.

EUR
Euro was widely affected by Dutch elections after Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's Liberals beat off an election challenge by anti-EU Party for Freedom of Geert Wilders. The common currency settled at $1.0760 and could settle at $1.07 by today.

GBP
The British pound boosted yesterday after Kristin Forbes, an external member of the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, voted to raise rates. Cable could trade above $1.2350 during the day; however, it could face pressures after Queen Elizabeth authorized British PM to trigger Article 50.

Oil
Oil prices failed to maintain its gains as the U.S. inventories remain high. U.S. crude settled at $49 and could decline during the day; however, it could face support at $48.50.

The most important economic events:

• USD U. of Michigan Confidence (MAR P): (GMT 14:00) – Important – Forecast (97) – Previous (96.3).
• USD Leading Indicators (FEB): (GMT 14:00) – Important – Forecast (0.4%) – Previous (0.6%).

Disclaimer
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