Published: 2024-08-28T10:02:41.000Z
Psychology for major markets August 28th
Director of Research , Macroeconomics and Strategy
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EUR softening after failing test of 1.12.
EUR/USD – Edging lower after failing the test of 1.12 with European data generally remaining soft.
USD/JPY – USD/JPY holding below 145 despite generally positive risk tone with yield spreads still pointing lower.
EUR/GBP – EUR/GBP continues to edge lower after BoE Bailey suggested no Sep cut and has reversed rise seen on equity weakness. Sentiment remains GBP positive.
AUD/USD – AUD stable towards the top 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.