8 Jul 2013
Session Recap: USD softer to start the week
FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The week started quietly in the FX market, with the USD only slightly weaker and major pairs consolidating within last week's ranges as investors continue to digest Friday's NFP report.
The EUR/USD rose to the 1.2860 area, while GBP/USD is struggling to overcome the 1.4900 mark. Elsewhere, USD/JPY is a touch softer around 101.20, having retreated from a peak of 101.53, while commodity currencies are outperforming.
Main Headlines in Europe:
Switzerland: Unemployment Rate flat at 3.2% in June
Germany: Trade surplus narrows against to €14.1B in May
Switzerland: Industrial Production jumps by 3% in Q1
Greece expected to reach last minute deal with the Troika
EMU : Sentix Investor Confidence deteriorates further in June
Troika approves Greek reform plan
Germany: Annual Industrial Production drops by 1% in May
The EUR/USD rose to the 1.2860 area, while GBP/USD is struggling to overcome the 1.4900 mark. Elsewhere, USD/JPY is a touch softer around 101.20, having retreated from a peak of 101.53, while commodity currencies are outperforming.
Main Headlines in Europe:
Switzerland: Unemployment Rate flat at 3.2% in June
Germany: Trade surplus narrows against to €14.1B in May
Switzerland: Industrial Production jumps by 3% in Q1
Greece expected to reach last minute deal with the Troika
EMU : Sentix Investor Confidence deteriorates further in June
Troika approves Greek reform plan
Germany: Annual Industrial Production drops by 1% in May