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Euro Feels 8-Month Low As US GDP Comes Out Strong

Published 07/31/2014, 05:14 AM
Updated 03/09/2019, 08:30 AM

Currencies

  • The euro crashed yesterday to the lowest point in the last eight months at 1.3366 as the US GDP data came out better than expected at 4.0%, despite the bad US ADP Non-Farm Employment change. The single currency rebound towards 1.3395 after dovish Fed. Today the yearly European CPI Flash Estimate will be announced where it expected to be at 0.5%.
  • The dollar skyrocketed yesterday against the yen while reaching a 3-month high at 103.08 after better US GDP. The greenback rose versus all 15 major currencies, consumer confidence improved and durable goods increased.

Equities

Commodities

  • WTI Crude Oil crashed yesterday towards 99.53 USD per barrel as gasoline stockpile rose and demand declined in the US.

Mover & Shaker with forex options

  • The British pound fell yesterday against the US dollar (USD) as the US economy recovered faster than expected, speculating it will increase interest rates for first time since 2008.
  • Option traders may consider constructing a Back Spread Strategy with Calls on the GBP/USD and gain if the pair moves higher, while the risk is limited to the premium paid.
  • A Back Spread Strategy with Calls can be constructed by selling an at the money Calls while buying an out of the money Calls at double amount.

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