The U.S dollar is beginning the week with indications of weakening as markets anticipate various economic releases of great importance and increasing worry of a potential U.S government shutdown.
The dollar has begun to lose steam after making gains last week, most of which occurred due to lower expectations of aggressive rate cuts. In the early Asian trade, the movement was small, but the greenback sacrificed some of its former profits. As an illustration, it fell by approximately 0.2 percent versus the Japanese yen, falling to approximately Y=149.24.
In other areas, the euro increased by 0.15 to $1.1717 and by 0.11 to $1.3418, respectively, against the British pound. These smaller trades are indicative of the wider reluctance in the market, with investors seeking a greater degree of clarity.
One of the major areas of concern is whether Congress will be able to approve a funding bill before the current fiscal year runs out. Without the action of lawmakers, sections of the U.S. government may close beginning Wednesday, right as the new fiscal year kicks off. The result may postpone significant reports, such as the nonfarm payrolls data, which is scheduled to be released on Friday, which, most of the time, is very important in the determination of interest rate expectations.
One FX strategist said that in the event that such a shutdown results in the non-publication of key figures, it would render trading around them virtually unfeasible. Although a shutdown does take place, it might not last long enough not to have those reports eventually released before the next meeting of the Federal Reserve.
By the way, Fed watchers are keeping a close eye: Strong U.S. economic data over the past few weeks has delayed anticipations of radical rate reductions. The markets are currently pricing in about 40 basis points of easing by December.
Also in the limelight: reports on job vacancies, private wagerolls, the ISM manufacturing index- information that might assist in determining the well-being of the U.S. economy by the time the Fed meets in October. In other currencies, meanwhile, the Australian dollar was slightly up, and the New Zealand dollar was slightly up.
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