The global macroeconomic backdrop remains dominated by:
Stubborn inflationary pressures in developed economies.
Mixed signals from labor markets and manufacturing indices.
A cautious Federal Reserve, as indicated by recent FOMC communications.
Diverging monetary policy trajectories, especially between the Fed and smaller central banks like the RBNZ
πͺπΊ/πΊπΈ EUR/USD Outlook β Euro vs U.S. Dollar
π Key Factors:
- Weak Eurozone Data: German labor market softening and subdued French GDP.
- Slightly improving sentiment (Economic Sentiment Indicator rose to 94.8), but still below the neutral 100.
- U.S. Dollar Strength: Underpinned by cautious Fed rhetoric and steady U.S. macro data.
- Upcoming Risks: Continued weak Eurozone data could accelerate euro declines if U.S. reports remain resilient.
π§ Technical Outlook:
- Trend: Short-term bearish correction; intraday uptrend losing steam.
- Support: 1.1269, 1.1220, 1.1170, 1.1135
- Resistance: 1.1311, 1.1374, 1.1413, 1.1456
- Near-Term Strategy: Potential further drop toward 1.1269 if 1.1311 doesnβt hold; buyers may return only after weak U.S. data or a bounce from lower supports.
π Forecast:
Expect range-bound trading between 1.1260β1.1400 in the short term, with a downside bias if Eurozone data continue disappointing.
π¬π§/πΊπΈ GBP/USD Outlook β British Pound vs U.S. Dollar
π Key Factors:
- UK Data Weakness: Major decline in retail sales sentiment and business confidence.
- Fed Minutes: Could highlight internal disagreements on rate outlook, influencing USD sentiment.
- Geopolitical Risks: Fedβs acknowledgement of external risks may support short-term USD correction.
π§ Technical Outlook:
- Trend: Intraday bullish, but weakening as prices retreat from highs.
- Support: 1.3474, 1.3434, 1.3382, 1.3333
- Resistance: 1.3522, 1.3585, 1.3713
- Near-Term Strategy: Buy interest fading unless 1.3435 holds; selling can be considered from 1.3522 if bullish momentum stalls.
π Forecast:
Neutral to mildly bearish, with possible correction toward 1.3435β1.3380 if sentiment does not recover.
πΊπΈ/π―π΅ USD/JPY Outlook β U.S. Dollar vs Japanese Yen
π Key Factors:
- Japanβs Yield Management: Reports of fewer ultra-long bond issuances caused JPY to weaken.
- Fed Outlook: USD remains supported unless strong dovish surprises emerge.
- Risk Sentiment: Continued resilience in U.S. economy supports USD; JPY may only strengthen in risk-off scenarios.
π§ Technical Outlook:
- Trend: Medium-term bearish nearing reversal; short-term trend shifting bullish.
- Support: 143.87, 143.03, 142.19
- Resistance: 144.77, 145.46, 146.36
- Near-Term Strategy: Buy opportunities above 144.05; a confirmed break above 144.77 opens room to 146.36.
π Forecast:
Bullish bias if price holds above 144.00; could retest 145.46 and higher in coming sessions.
π³πΏ /πΊπΈ NZD/USD Outlook β New Zealand Dollar vs U.S. Dollar
π Key Factors:
- RBNZ Policy Shift: Expected 25 bps rate cut to 3.25%; dovish tone expected for remainder of 2025.
- Global Trade Concerns: Uncertainty surrounding Chinaβs demand and global trade flows weighs on NZD.
- U.S. Outlook: Fedβs stance and inflation readings key to near-term USD direction.
π§ Technical Outlook:
- Trend: Bearish due to policy divergence and fundamental weakness.
- Support and Resistance: Likely targeting levels near 0.6030 and lower unless support holds.
- Upcoming Events: US PCE and FOMC minutes will influence further direction.
π Forecast:
Bearish outlook with potential for deeper downside moves unless Fed surprises dovishly or global growth rebounds.
π Gold (XAU/USD) Outlook β Gold vs U.S. Dollar
π Key Factors:
- Fed Policy Caution: Supporting gold prices as real yields flatten.
- Recession Risks: Sticky inflation, weak global demand support safe-haven buying.
- USD Fluctuations: Gold inversely correlated; weaker USD supports prices.
π§ Technical Outlook:
- Support Levels: $2,310, $2,280, $2,250
- Resistance Levels: $2,365, $2,385, $2,400
- Strategy: Buy near $2,310β2,320 if inflation data disappoints or geopolitical tensions rise.
π Forecast:
Moderately bullish bias as long as Fed remains on pause and inflation pressures linger. Range: $2,310β2,400
π Summary Table: As of May 29, 2025
Asset | Bias | Key Drivers | Support Levels | Resistance Levels |
---|---|---|---|---|
πͺπΊ EUR/USD | Bearish Tilt | Weak Eurozone data, resilient USD | 1.1269, 1.1220 | 1.1374, 1.1413 |
π¬π§ GBP/USD | Neutral β Bearish | UK retail/business weakness, Fed watch | 1.3434, 1.3382 | 1.3522, 1.3585 |
π―π΅ USD/JPY | Bullish Bias | JPY weakness, Fed steady, BOJ dovish stance | 143.87, 143.03 | 144.77, 145.46 |
π³πΏ NZD/USD | Bearish | RBNZ rate cuts, weak trade/global growth | ~0.6030 (est.) | ~0.6150 (est.) |
πͺ XAU/USD | Bullish Bias | Safe-haven demand, Fed caution, sticky inflation | 2,310, 2,280 | 2,385, 2,400 |