Weekly FX Chartbook: US CPI and US-China trade tensions on the radar
Key points:
- USD: Downside risks from softer CPI surprise could be offset by tariff risks
- EUR: 1.08 in focus if US core CPI is below 0.4% MoM
- JPY: Bulls could be in action if US inflation slows
- GBP: Softer jobs data can fuel dovish repricing
- AUD: Upside from budget announcement and US CPI could be compromised by softer jobs and China risks
- CNH: China’s easing expectations and tariff risks will strengthen yuan bears