AFMC - PBOC Cuts Reserve Requirements But USD Pullback May Offer New Buying Opportunity In North America
2024-01-24 07:00:00 ET
Summary
- After a strong showing yesterday, the dollar was sold in Asia and Europe.
- The dollar's decline has stretched intraday momentum indicators.
- The PBOC announced a 50 bp cut in reserve requirements, effective early next month.
- The eurozone's January flash PMI confirms what we already know.
Overview
After a strong showing yesterday, the dollar was sold in Asia and Europe. China announced a cut in reserve requirements and took more informal action to support the stock market, which encouraged risk-taking. Yet, the dollar's decline has stretched intraday momentum indicators, which may provide early operators in North America a new dollar buying opportunity. The ECB and Norway's central banks meet tomorrow, and the US reports its first estimate of Q4 23 GDP....
PBOC Cuts Reserve Requirements, But USD Pullback May Offer New Buying Opportunity In North America