- DXY trades near the zone 104.40 after the earlier profits from fuels disappear on Thursday.
- Traders weigh sanguine GDP data and car tariff messages in relation to confined market observation.
- Technical signals remain basically bears, despite some contradictory shoot indicators.
The American dollar indicator (DXY), which measures the value of the American dollar (USD) in relation to the currency basket, trades slightly lower on Thursday near the area of ​​104.40 after giving profits from the early session. Greenback was initially increased by the surprise of the car tariff from the US President Donald Trump and stronger than expected GDP data in the fourth quarter, although mixed momentum indicators maintain caution of traders.
Daily Digest Market Movers: American dollar retreat despite the sanguine GDP release
- The gross domestic product in the USA to Q4 was changed to 2.4% per year, slightly overcoming expectations and earlier 2.3%.
- The Economic Analysis Office quoted an augment in consumer and government expenditure in GDP in the quarter, while import and investments have dropped.
- Continued unemployed claims showed a decrease of 25,000 claims to 1.856 million, signaling the resistance of the labor market.
- The four -week average mobility of the insured unemployment dropped to 224,000, emphasizing strict employment conditions.
- US President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all car imports in force on April 3, with greater threats to Canada and the European Union (EU).
- The market reaction to data has been muted, and the mixed performance in the US gives the enthusiasm suppressing USD enthusiasm.
- Focusing on a report on personal consumer expenses, Federal Reserve Inflation Index (FED).
Technical analysis
The American dollar indicator shows signs of weakness on Thursday after earlier profits were transferred, currently changing in the range of 104.07–104.65. Despite the buy signal from the average movable convergence (MacD), the general prejudice remains bear, because 20, 100 and 200-day straight movable medium (SMA) are lower. The relative strength indicator (RSI) in combination with stochastic oscillator signals was thrown out, while the shoot indicator (10) and the amazing oscillator suggest confined mountain potential. The average directional indicator (ADX) at 29.777 indicates the neutral strength of the trend. The key resistance is noticeable at 104,296, 104.536 and 104.616. The support is located in 104.175 and 103.923.