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28.03.2024, 07:58

USD/CHF advances to near 0.9060 due to risk aversion, Swiss Leading Indicator eyed

  • USD/CHF gains ground on risk-off sentiment ahead of US data.
  • US GDP Annualized is expected to remain consistent at 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • KOF Leading Indicator is expected to show a slight uptick to 102.0 in March, compared to the previous reading of 101.6.

USD/CHF moves higher to near 0.9060 during the early European session on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) receives upward support against the Swiss Franc (CHF), which could be attributed to the risk aversion ahead of the key economic figures from the United States (US).

Traders adopt a cautious stance ahead of the releases of Gross Domestic Product Annualized and Initial Jobless Claims data scheduled to be released on Thursday. Furthermore, Personal Consumption Expenditures is set to be revealed on Friday.

US Dollar Index (DXY) rises to near 104.50, with higher 2-year and 10-year yields on US coupon bonds standing at 4.61% and 4.20%, respectively, by the press time. However, conflicting views among members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) regarding monetary policy easing are adding to market uncertainty.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller continues to advocate for a cautious approach toward rate cuts, citing persistent inflation data. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic shares this sentiment, foreseeing only one rate cut this year and warning against premature reductions that could worsen economic disruptions.

In other news, the ZEW Survey – Expectations rose by 1.3 points in March to reach 11.5, the highest level since October 2021. This increase was supported by the Swiss National Bank's decision to lower its interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.5%. Following the announcement, the Swiss Franc (CHF) weakened further year-to-date, as the SNB's move is likely to undermine the currency, being the first G10 central bank to implement such a cut.

Looking ahead, the Swiss Leading Indicator, to be released on Thursday by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, is expected to show a slight uptick to 102.0 in March, compared to the previous reading of 101.6.

USD/CHF

Overview
Today last price 0.9062
Today Daily Change 0.0024
Today Daily Change % 0.27
Today daily open 0.9038
 
Trends
Daily SMA20 0.887
Daily SMA50 0.8787
Daily SMA100 0.8735
Daily SMA200 0.8818
 
Levels
Previous Daily High 0.9072
Previous Daily Low 0.9033
Previous Weekly High 0.902
Previous Weekly Low 0.8822
Previous Monthly High 0.8886
Previous Monthly Low 0.8553
Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 0.9048
Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 0.9057
Daily Pivot Point S1 0.9023
Daily Pivot Point S2 0.9008
Daily Pivot Point S3 0.8984
Daily Pivot Point R1 0.9062
Daily Pivot Point R2 0.9086
Daily Pivot Point R3 0.9101

 

 

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