February 27, 2024
CURRENCIES:
- The DXY index, which measures the US dollar’s performance, showed limited movement on Monday despite a slight increase in US Treasury yields.
- Investors are adopting a cautious approach in anticipation of Thursday’s core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) deflator release, a critical inflation measure favored by the Federal Reserve.
- January’s core PCE is anticipated to rise by 0.4% from December, potentially reducing the annual rate from 2.9% to 2.8%, indicating a modest yet positive development.
- There’s a possibility that the actual figures could exceed expectations, mirroring recent trends seen in CPI and PPI reports, which could impact traders’ outlooks.
Upcoming US PCE Report Analysis:
- An unexpected increase in the PCE data might lead to higher interest rate expectations, suggesting a delayed start or smaller reductions in the easing cycle by policymakers.
- Such a scenario would likely result in higher US Treasury yields, benefiting the US dollar.
Technical Analysis of USD Currency Pairs:
- The latter part of the article shifts focus to the technical analysis of EUR/USD, USD/CAD, and USD/JPY currency pairs.
- It will explore market sentiment and pinpoint crucial support and resistance levels that may influence the pairs’ movements in the near future.
STOCK MARKET:
Market Performance:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) decreased by 0.2%.
- The S&P 500 (^GSPC) dropped by 0.4% after reaching new highs last week.
- The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) experienced a 0.1% decline, following a strong performance in tech stocks.
Inflation Data Anticipation:
- Investors are on edge as they await new inflation figures that could challenge the recent stock market rally, particularly after Nvidia’s (NVDA) impressive results.
- Concerns are mounting over a potential surprise in the upcoming Thursday PCE index report, the Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure, especially after a higher-than-expected CPI report earlier in February led to market volatility.
Economic Indicators and Corporate Results:
- This week’s inflation report is a key focus, alongside updates on consumer and manufacturing sectors, which will provide insights into the US economy’s condition.
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) is nearing a $1 trillion market valuation following a record annual profit, with Warren Buffett highlighting the company’s durability and acknowledging Charlie Munger’s contributions.
- Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) shares surged 6% after announcing a dividend increase and surpassing fourth-quarter sales forecasts.
- Coinbase (COIN) shares rose 16% as Bitcoin (BTC-USD) remained above $54,000, reflecting positive sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.
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