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Key Data Being Released Today
| Japan – | Exports (YoY) (Jun) | ||||
| Imports (YoY) (Jun) | |||||
| Trade Balance (Jun) | |||||
| United States – | Initial Jobless Claims | ||||
| Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Jul) | |||||
| Philly Fed Employment (Jul) | |||||
Macro Report
As commodity prices stabilise, specifically base metals and energy, the Aussie dollar has managed to make some impressive gains over the past couple of days, although having slightly eased off to below the 69-cent level. While metals are seeing gains, gold continues to struggle, currently subdued around the $1710USD per ounce level, despite a weaker US dollar (via the DXY index).
The improved market outlook prompting the AUD strength also sees the US dollar take a hit and global equities rally. The less sought-after safe haven is perhaps due to speculation that the Fed will proceed with a 75 basis-point rate hike over a 100 basis-point increase at next week’s FOMC meeting. This move away from previous market expectations is depicted by the 10-year Treasury yield pushing back to above the 3% level.
Today’s economic news will feature the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index and Initial Jobless Claims on the US front. Japan will also see June figures for imports, exports and the trade balance. Forecasts show an increase in exports and a slowing of imports from previous months. As well as a trade deficit of 1,509.7 billion yen following the previous month’s 2,385.8 billion yen shortfall.
AUD/USD Daily Chart
DXY (USD INDEX) Daily Chart
Major Global Markets
| Currencies | Level | Change (%) |
| AUD/USD | 0.6889 | 0.01 |
| AUD/JPY | 95.2450 | 0.01 |
| AUD/CNH | 4.6640 | 0.34 |
| DXY | 107.0760 | 0.37 |
| Rates | Yield (%) | Change |
| US 10 Year | 3.03 | 0.017 |
| Aus 10 year | 3.54 | 0.05 |
| Equities | Level | Change (%) |
| S&P 500 | 3959.90 | 0.59 |
| NASDAQ | 11897.65 | 1.58 |
| ASX 200 | 6759.20 | 1.65 |
| Commodities | Level | Change (%) |
| Iron Ore | 104.51 | -0.24 |
| Gold | 1711.50 | -0.36 |
| Brent Crude oil | 106.92 | -0.40 |