Forex Today: Weak JOLTS Data Boosts Fed Rate Cut Hopes - 06 December 2023

Weaker than expected JOLTS Job Openings data in the USA yesterday boosted stocks slightly on expectations of a more dovish Fed, but the greenback was unmoved.

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  1. Yesterday’s release of US JOLTS Job Openings data came in lower than expected, showing only 8.73 million jobs when 9.31 million was expected. This boosted stocks a little as it increases the probability of Fed rate cuts, but seemingly not by much as the greenback was little affected by the data.
  2. Australian GDP data showed Q3 economic growth of only 0.2%, notably lower than the 0.5% growth which was expected. It is not clear that this had any affect upon the Australian Dollar.
  3. The Bank of Canada will be holding a policy meeting today. It is expected to leave its Overnight Rate unchanged at 5%.
  4. Bitcoin rose strongly yesterday to reach a new 18-month high above $44,000. The cryptocurrency has declined within the last few hours but will remain interesting on the long side to trend traders.
  5. The long-term bearish trend in the US Dollar is a key driver in the Forex market, pushed by sentiment that the Federal Reserve had likely ended its current tightening cycle, and would begin to cut rates. However, the US Dollar is currently gaining ground, as it has been doing for the last few days. Since the Tokyo open, the New Zealand Dollar has been the strongest major currency, while the Euro has been the weakest.
  6. Crude Oil is looking weak despite Saudi reassurance on OPEC cuts earlier this week and is trading at a new 5-month low.
  7. There will be a release today of the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change forecast, which is expected to predict net new non-farm payroll jobs of 131k were created last month.
Adam Lemon

Adam Lemon began his role at DailyForex in 2013 when he was brought in as an in-house Chief Analyst. Adam trades Forex, stocks and other instruments in his own account. Adam believes that it is very possible for retail traders/investors to secure a positive return over time provided they limit their risks, follow trends, and persevere through short-term losing streaks – provided only reputable brokerages are used. He has previously worked within financial markets over a 12-year period, including 6 years with Merrill Lynch.

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