The U.S. dollar posted strong gains yesterday following the rebound at a major support level last week. This led to the euro losing steam as the currency pair was seen easing back from recent highs amid profit taking and fresh concerns on the surge in the exchange rate. Economic data was muted for the most part. Switzerland’s inflation report showed a flat print on the month while the retail sales in the Eurozone showed a 1.5% increase which was more than expected.
The Bank of Canada released its business outlook survey which alongside recent jobs data has raised the odds of a rate hike from the central bank at next week’s meeting.
Looking ahead, the economic data today is light. German industrial output data and the Eurozone unemployment report will be some of the major data points for the markets today.
