The recent release of Initial Jobless Claims by the US Department of Labor has unveiled a slightly higher figure than anticipated. This unexpected uptick is seen as a consequence of the rise in Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending March 2nd, coupled with lower-than-expected Unit Labour Costs from the fourth quarter.
As market observers eagerly await the arrival of crucial labor market data on Friday, including the Unemployment Rate, Average Hourly Earnings, and NonFarm Payrolls for February, the trajectory of the US Dollar Index (DXY) hangs in the balance. These forthcoming data points are poised to dictate short-term movements in the DXY.
Moreover, the possibility of additional labor market data releases on Friday raises concerns of imminent rate cuts, which could exert further downward pressure on the Greenback.
On the technical front, the price has reached a critical Resistance level around 38,900, coinciding with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level. In response to this confluence, a selling position has been initiated, with the first take-profit target set at 38,500.
As investors navigate through the complexities of mixed economic signals and anticipate the impact of impending data releases, market sentiment towards the US Dollar remains uncertain. The outcome of Friday's labor market data will likely steer the direction of the Greenback in the immediate future, influencing trading strategies and investment decisions across global markets.
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