Published: 2024-08-27T10:35:48.000Z
Psychology for major markets August 27th
Director of Research , Macroeconomics and Strategy
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Senitment stabilising as Middle East tension eases
EUR/USD – Stabilising with little movement in yield spreads despite Powell comments.
USD/JPY – USD/JPY edging higher as Middle East tension recedes and yields are little affected by Powell and Ueda comments.
EUR/GBP – EUR/GBP continues to edge lower after BoE Bailey suggested no Sep cut and gradual cuts hitting 0.8440 target. Sentiment remains GBP positive.
AUD/USD – AUD stable towards the op of the year’s range. May need more positive China sentiment to break higher.
Equities – Powell helps equities, but Nvidia forward guidance this week key for U.S. bulls.