The US Dollar trades a touch softer on Monday with US traders enjoying the long weekend.
Markets are digesting geopolitical headlines out of Gaza and the broader Middle East.
The US Dollar Index tests 104 again and could slide below with the US session no present.
The US Dollar (USD) is digesting some geopolitical news that came out over the weekend and this Monday with tension being pushed back on high alert on Gaza and the Middle East. Israel has released an ultimatum for Hamas to give up the last hostages, otherwise a big military operation will take place before the Shabbat on March 8. Iran meanwhile reported that the attacks last week on one of its major Gas pipelines is the work of Israel, the New York Times reported.
On the economic data front, there are no numbers from the US and no US Federal Reserve speakers either. Fast forward to later this week and on Wednesday traders will move the markets on the publication of the US Fed’s most recent Minutes. Add Thursday with important US Purchase Manager Indices prints and although overall the calendar looks light, there could be some substantial movements later this week in the US Dollar Index.
Daily digest market movers: Calm start and sit on your hands
The New York Times reported that Iran has proof that Israel has blown up one of Iran’s most key Gas pipelines last week.
Yemen’s Houthis have targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden.
Europe is kicking off its EU election campaign with Ursula von der Leyen announcing she would like to run for a second term.
The European Commission has slammed Apple with a fine over its Music Streaming business. The claim is allegedly Apple is breaking EU law over access to its music streaming services. The fine could amount to 500 million Euro.
Equities are welcoming back China which is opening up again after its week-long close due to Chinese New Year. Markets are looking for direction this Monday with a very mixed view and no real outliers to report. US equity futures are trading, though with limited volumes and no opening bell ahead.
The CME Group’s FedWatch Tool is now looking at the March 20th meeting. Expectations for a pause are 89.5%, while 10.5% for a rate cut.
The benchmark 10-year US Treasury Note trades will not be moving this Monday with the US markets closed. The close on Friday was at 4.28%.
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