The Greenback Settles

USD
On Friday, the U.S, dollar settled vs. a basket of major currencies, after paring its gains due to a weak U.S. data, as the U.S. GDP growth rate in Q4 rose 1.9% vs. a 2.2% estimate.

The U.S. dollar index settled at 100.55 pips, in anticipation of major central banks’ rate decisions and meetings. In addition, the Greenback was affected by Trump's 20% Mexico Border Tax.

Gold
Also on Friday, Gold prices fell showing its first weekly loss of the year and traded at $1,190, in anticipation of the central banks' decisions on fiscal policies, which are expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Technically, gold could re-test $1,200 once again as Trump banned citizens from the Middle East from entering the United States.

JPY
USD rose slightly vs. JPY and settled above ¥115, in anticipation of the Bank of Japan’s decision on interest rates, which will be released tomorrow. Technically, the pair could trade in a limited range due to the Chinese New Year holiday.

GBP
The Sterling pound failed to settle above $1.26, while holding the gains achieved since November.

Oil
Oil price failed to maintain its gains and fell as much as 1% from last week’s trading session, on rising U.S. oil output. U.S. crude declined to 53.20 and could re-test $53.

The most important economic events:

EUR German Consumer Price Index (YoY) (JAN P): (GMT: 15:00) – Important – Forecast (2.0%) –Previous (1.7%).
EUR German Consumer Price Index - EU Harmonised (YoY) (JAN P): (GMT: 15:00) – Important – Forecast (N/A) –Previous (1.7%).
USD Personal Consumption Expenditure Core (YoY) (DEC): (GMT: 15:30) – Important – Forecast (1.7%) –Previous (1.6%).

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