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Daily FX Focus

30 April 2025

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AUD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.6180 / 0.6515  ⬆

AUD fell against the dollar yesterday as trade policy uncertainty continues to impact sentiment. Investors are awaiting critical data this week, including the US Nonfarm Payrolls, which could influence the Fed's stance on interest rates. AUDUSD fell 0.73% yesterday while AUDHKD ended at 4.95 level.

EUR

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.1027 / 1.1658  ⬆

EUR fell against the dollar yesterday despite softer-than-expected US economic data. Traders will closely watch the release of CPI and Unemployment Change from Germany later today. EURUSD fell 0.29% yesterday while EURHKD ended at 8.83 level.

GBP

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.2994 / 1.3631  ⬆

GBP fell against the dollar yesterday as traders become increasingly confident that the BoE will reduce interest rates in the May policy meeting with the easing UK inflation expectations and heightened global economic tensions. GBPUSD fell 0.24% yesterday while GBPHKD ended at 10.40 level.

NZD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.5694 / 0.6098  ⬆

NZD fell against the US dollar yesterday as potential easing of the trade tensions between the US and China provided some support to the USD. Meanwhile, the rising bets of further rate cuts from the RBNZ might weigh on the NZD. NZDUSD fell 0.80% yesterday while NZDHKD ended at 4.60 level.

RMB

Support / Resistance

vs USD 7.2366 / 7.3180  ⬆

CNH rose against the dollar yesterday, recovering from losses after the U.S. announced hefty tariffs. However, China has exempted tariffs for some U.S goods and had advanced this year's stimulus measures to support the economy. USDCNH fell 0.23% yesterday while CNHHKD ended at 1.06 level.

CAD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.3704 / 1.4036  ⬆

CAD fell against its U.S. dollar yesterday after the Liberal Party under Mark Carney was seen heading for a close victory in federal elections defined by Trump’s tariff and sovereignty threats. USDCAD rose 0.02% yesterday while CADHKD ended at 5.61 level.

JPY

Support / Resistance

vs USD 138.90 / 146.75  ⬆

JPY fell against the dollar yesterday following the release of a softer-than-expected US economic data. The BOJ is set to meet tomorrow, and is expected to keep rates unchanged amid heightened economic uncertainty. USDJPY rose 0.23% yesterday while JPYHKD ended at 5.45 level.

SGD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.2911 / 1.3348  ⬆

SGD rose against the US dollar yesterday after Trump administration signaled a potential rollback of auto tariffs. Market focus now sets on a slew of key U.S. macro data releases for a guidance on Fed's interest rate trajectory. USDSGD fell 0.07% yesterday while SGDHKD ended at 5.93 level.

MYR

Support / Resistance

vs USD 4.2667 / 4.4406  ⬆

On Tuesday, USDMYR reopened slightly lower at 4.35 level. The pair drifted down towards 4.33 in the morning at the back of better USD selling interest from the corporates and offshore funds. However, USDMYR was broadly supported ahead of 4.33 into lunch hours with interbanks buying USD on dips. Post lunch, bids turned defensive with the pair traded briefly below 4.32. USDMYR rebounded back above 4.325 later in the afternoon as profit taking activities kept the pair supported. The spot closed the day at 4.328. Overnight, USD yields continued to move lower along with higher equities while the USD remained broadly on a mixed tone. Today, USDMYR opened a tad lower at 4.324 and the pair is expected to trade within the range of 4.30 - 4.34 for now.

⬆ Consolidation, indicates that the currency's movement against USD has remained sideways

➡ Up Trend, indicates that the currency has been moving higher against the base currency

⬇ Down Trend, indicates that the currency has been moving lower against the base currency

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