13 Aug 2015
US Dollar keeps highs near 96.50
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The US Dollar Index, which gauge the greenback vs. its main rivals, is recovering ground lost after the recent sell off, currently hovering over the 96.50/55 band.
US Dollar attention to US data
It seems the greenback has found a bit of respite after the recent PBoC-induced decline to multi-week lows around the critical support at 96.00 on Wednesday. Today the dollar remains better bid despite another devaluation of the Chinese yuan by the PBoC in early trade. However, USD gained further appeal after PBoC officials argued that the yuan adjustment lower was ‘almost complete’.
Looking to extend today’s upside, the index will turn its attention to the upcoming release of Retail Sales in the US economy, with consensus currently betting for a 0.5% advance from June to July.
US Dollar relevant levels
As of writing the index is up 0.31% at 96.55 and a breakout of 97.33 (high Aug.12) would aim for 97.59 (high Aug.11) and then 97.92 (high Aug.10). On the downside, the immediate support aligns at 95.92 (low Aug.12) ahead of 95.63 (low Jul.13) and finally 95.46 (low Jul.10).
US Dollar attention to US data
It seems the greenback has found a bit of respite after the recent PBoC-induced decline to multi-week lows around the critical support at 96.00 on Wednesday. Today the dollar remains better bid despite another devaluation of the Chinese yuan by the PBoC in early trade. However, USD gained further appeal after PBoC officials argued that the yuan adjustment lower was ‘almost complete’.
Looking to extend today’s upside, the index will turn its attention to the upcoming release of Retail Sales in the US economy, with consensus currently betting for a 0.5% advance from June to July.
US Dollar relevant levels
As of writing the index is up 0.31% at 96.55 and a breakout of 97.33 (high Aug.12) would aim for 97.59 (high Aug.11) and then 97.92 (high Aug.10). On the downside, the immediate support aligns at 95.92 (low Aug.12) ahead of 95.63 (low Jul.13) and finally 95.46 (low Jul.10).