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Risk off mood pushes greenback to near 20-year highs

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US investors will take a day off to celebrate their Independence Day holiday, market uncertainties and supply shocks send the US Dollar Index Futures from twice over 105.1 - near 20-year highs to 104.8. Meanwhile, the United States 10-Year Bond Yield went below 3.000%, currently trading at 2.889%, and USD/CAD briefly went past 1.2950 to 1.2883.

The pursuit for safety also extended the weakened run for major currencies, EUR/USD fell to 1.0428 with a low of 1.0375. The Eurozone had an 8.6% increase in consumer prices in June against an 8.4% forecast, furthering the inflation reading record.

The GBP/USD pair slumped below 1.2000, then recovered to a closing price of 1.2094. Tomorrow night, the UK Composite and Services Purchasing Managers Indices will be available, with the market expecting the same level as the previous month.

Major news will be announced from the Reserve Bank of Australia, the latest Interest Rate Decision and Statement are to be provided by the central bank, projections have anticipated a 50-basis point rate hike to 1.35%. AUD/USD dropped to 0.6814.

Storms brewing in the Atlantic may further tighten the oil supply, U.S oil futures added over $2.5 to $108.43 a barrel. Gold price rebounded from a low of 1,785 to 1,801.5, now trading at 1,810.15 an ounce.

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