Economic Data Puts the EUR, the Pound, and the Greenback in Focus

Earlier in the Day:

It was a busy start to the day on the economic calendar this morning. The Aussie Dollar and the Japanese Yen were in action in the early part of the day. Economic data from China was also in focus this morning.

For the Aussie Dollar

The manufacturing sector was in focus.

In July, the AIG Manufacturing Index slipped from 63.2 to 60.8. Economists had forecast a decline to 63.0.

According to the July Survey,

• Manufacturing sector activity remained strong in spite of widespread lockdowns.
• The machinery & equipment, metal products, and chemicals manufacturing sectors all reached record highs in July.
• In July, the input price index also reached a record high.

The Aussie Dollar moved from $0.73430 to $0.73455 upon release of the figures. At the time of writing, the Aussie Dollar was down by 0.11% to $0.7336.

For the Japanese Yen

The manufacturing PMI rose from 52.4 to 53.0 in July, according to finalized figures, which was up from a prelim 52.2.

According to the July survey,

• Outputs and new orders rose at a faster pace.
• Supply chain disruptions remained an issue, however, weighing on demand.
• Raw material shortages and delays in receiving inputs had contributed to the sharpest increase in cost burdens for nearly 13-years.
• As a result, optimism towards the year ahead weakened at the start of the 3^rd

The Japanese Yen moved from ¥109.617 to ¥109.642 upon release of the figures. At the time of writing, the Japanese Yen was down by 0.01% to ¥109.730 against the U.S Dollar.

Out of China

The Caixin Manufacturing PMI fell from 51.3 to 50.3 Economists had forecast a decline to 51.0.

According to the July survey,

• Output expanded at the slowest rate for 16-months, while overall new work fell for the first time since May 2020.
• The COVID-19 pandemic continued to dampen export sales, which increased marginally in July.
• Subdued demand conditions left employment largely unchanged.
• Inflationary pressures eased, however, with both input costs and output charges rising at softer rates.

The Aussie Dollar moved from $0.73391 to $0.73335 upon release of the figures.

Elsewhere

At the time of writing, the Kiwi Dollar was down by 0.19% to $0.6961.

The Day Ahead

For the EUR

It’s a busy day ahead on the economic data front. Manufacturing sector PMIs for Italy and Spain and German retail sales will be in focus. Finalized manufacturing PMIs for France, Germany, and the Eurozone are also due out in the day.

Barring any marked revisions to prelim numbers, expect Italy and the Eurozone’s PMIs and German retail sales figures to be key.

At the time of writing, the EUR was down by 0.08% to $1.1861.

For the Pound

It’s a quiet day ahead on the economic calendar. Finalized manufacturing PMI numbers are due out later today. Barring any marked revision from prelim figures, however, the stats should have a muted impact on the Pound.

At the time of writing, the Pound was down by 0.09% to $1.3891.

Across the Pond

It’s a relatively busy day ahead on the economic calendar.

The ISM Manufacturing PMI is due out along with the finalized Markit Manufacturing PMI.

Expect the ISM number to be the key driver.

Away from the economic calendar, FOMC member chatter and COVID-19 news will also influence.

At the time of writing, the U.S Dollar Spot Index was down by 0.05% to 92.129.

For the Loonie

It’s a particularly quiet day on the economic calendar. There are no material stats due out of Canada to provide the Loonie with direction.

The lack of stats will leave the Loonie in the hands of PMI numbers from China, the Eurozone, and the U.S.

At the time of writing, the Loonie was down by 0.07% to C$1.2484 against the U.S Dollar.

For a look at all of today’s economic events, check out our economic calendar.