King Dollar is Back!DXY surged this week, bolstered by strong U.S. economic data.
Durable Goods Orders for July spiked by 9.9%, far exceeding expectations, while Q2 GDP growth was revised up to 3.0%, indicating robust economic activity. The labor market remained stable with Initial Jobless Claims slightly below forecasts and Continuing Claims steady.
On the downside, the housing market showed weakness, with Pending Home Sales dropping by 5.5%, reflecting challenges in that sector. Despite this, the overall data supports a bullish outlook for the dollar.
As we approach the next trading week, key support levels like 101.00-101.50 and last week’s highs will be critical areas to watch for potential long entries.