U S Manufacturing PMI

The U.S. Dollar Index moved away from session lows after U.S. services activity came in stronger than expected, offsetting a softer manufacturing reading. Major currency pairs stayed active as traders weighed Euro Area, U.K. and Japan data alongside rising Treasury yields and commodity strength.

EUR/USD retreated to 1.1515 after stronger-than-expected US manufacturing readings reinforced near-term dollar demand. Technical traders are watching the 1.1483 neckline area and the 1.1620 resistance level as the next key markers.

The U.S. dollar moved lower as falling oil prices reduced demand for safe-haven assets and traders assessed fresh PMI releases. EUR/USD and GBP/USD gained ground, USD/CAD held mostly flat, and USD/JPY tested resistance near 164.00 after Japan inflation data.

The U.S. dollar lost ground as a sharp pullback in oil reduced demand for safe-haven positioning. EUR/USD and GBP/USD advanced on stronger economic data, while USD/JPY pressed against a major resistance zone last seen in the mid-1980s.