The USD is the strongest major currency due to positive economic data and a delay in potential Fed rate cuts. The EUR, GBP, and CAD are facing headwinds due to weaker economic data or central bank dovishness. JPY and CHF are likely to trade sideways in the near term. AUD could weaken further. Bitcoin is in a bull run, but could face resistance in the near term.

U.S. Dollar (USD):

Strong: The USD is enjoying gains due to a combination of factors, including:

• • Stronger than expected US jobs data (303,000 new jobs added in March)
  • Weaker Eurozone data (German industrial production rose, but overall Eurozone growth is sluggish)
  • Market doubts about the Federal Reserve cutting rates soon

• Forecast: The USD is likely to remain strong in the near term, supported by positive economic data and a delay in potential Fed rate cuts. However, a rise in gold prices could indicate a flight to safety and weigh on the USD.
• DXY (Dollar Index): Resistance: 104.70/105.20. Support: 103.80/103.30. Short-term buying opportunities in national currencies might arise around the support zone.

Euro (EUR):

• Weak: The EUR is edging lower against the USD due to weaker Eurozone economic data and expectations of a dovish ECB.
• Forecast: The EUR’s outlook is uncertain. It could weaken further if the ECB signals a rate cut in June, but positive data surprises could lead to a rebound.
• EUR/USD testing support at 1.0826. Potential for a drop to 1.0803 if support breaks.
• German industrial production data is positive, but overall economic outlook remains uncertain.

British Pound (GBP):

• Mixed: The GBP is trading sideways in a consolidation pattern.
• Forecast: The GBP’s direction will depend on upcoming economic data and global risk sentiment. A break above the technical resistance level (1.2634) could signal a bullish move, while a break below support (1.2573) could indicate further weakness.

Japanese Yen (JPY):

• Mixed: The USD/JPY currency pair is trading within a range, with no clear breakout yet.
• Forecast: The JPY’s direction will depend on US economic data and investor risk appetite. A strong US CPI report could strengthen the USD and weaken the JPY.

Canadian Dollar (CAD):

• Weak: The CAD weakened against the USD after disappointing Canadian jobs data.
• Forecast: The CAD’s outlook is negative in the near term, as the Bank of Canada is expected to hold rates steady, while the Fed might delay a rate cut.
• USD/CAD testing resistance at 1.3593.
• Support: 1.3538, 1.3486.

Swiss Franc (CHF):

• Limited data: No major news or data points impacting the CHF specifically mentioned in the source.
• Forecast: The CHF is likely to trade sideways in the near term, absent any major market catalysts.
• Potential resumption of uptrend closer to the weekend.
• Resistance: 0.9260/0.9310.
• Support: 0.9000/0.8950. Buying opportunities might emerge if confirmed reversal signals appear.

Australian Dollar (AUD):

• Downtrend: The AUD is expected to continue its downtrend against the USD.
• Forecast: The AUD could weaken further if the USD remains strong and commodity prices fall.
• Potential reversal zone at 0.6590/0.6640.
• Support: Buying opportunities might arise around 0.6440/0.6390.

Bitcoin (BTC):

• Bullish: Bitcoin surged above $72,000, driven by several factors:
  • Increased institutional investment
  • Growing confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term prospects
  • Upcoming Bitcoin mining reward halving
• Forecast: Bullish on Bitcoin, with a possible new all-time high of $300,000 in this bull cycle. However, Bitcoin could face resistance in the near term.