Eurozone GDP Out Today.
In the foreign exchange (FX) markets on September 7, 2023, traders were closely tracking the performance of the British Pound (GBP), Euro (EUR), and United States Dollar (USD). Key economic data releases and global events played a pivotal role in shaping market dynamics.
GBP (British Pound): The British Pound (GBP) displayed resilience amidst a flurry of economic data releases. Markets paid close attention to the recently published S&P Global Construction PMI figures, shedding light on the health of the UK’s construction sector. The data indicated steady growth in the sector, bolstering confidence in the GBP.
Focus shifted to the upcoming release of UK GDP figures, scheduled for later in the week. These figures were highly anticipated as they were expected to offer a comprehensive view of the UK’s economic performance, potentially influencing the direction of the GBP.
EUR (Euro): The Euro (EUR) maintained its stability as the markets diligently tracked economic data releases and global events. Recent Eurozone Services PMI figures indicated consistent growth in the Eurozone’s services sector, contributing to the EUR’s positive sentiment.
Notably, today marked the release of Eurozone GDP figures. The data revealed a 0.1% increase in Eurozone GDP, providing additional support for the EUR.
The German Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures are due to be released this Friday, providing more insight on the inflationary pressure in Germany.
USD (United States Dollar): The United States Dollar (USD) remained in the spotlight as markets closely observed economic data releases and global developments. Following the release of slightly better-than-expected US Non-Farm Payrolls data, the USD sustained its cautious optimism.
It’s worth noting that S&P Global Services PMI data for the USD was released yesterday, offering insights into the health of the US services sector.
Key Data Releases:
- S&P Global Construction PMI Data (GBP): Recent figures indicated steady growth in the UK’s construction sector, providing support for the GBP.
- Eurozone GDP Data (EUR): Eurozone GDP figures revealed a 0.1% increase in Eurozone GDP, adding support to the EUR.
- S&P Global Services PMI Data (USD): S&P Global Services PMI data for the USD was released yesterday, offering insights into the health of the US services sector.
Economic Calendar
Expected | Previous | ||
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0900 | Eurozone Employment Change (YoY)(Q2) | 1.5% | 1.5% |