Two reasons for shopping

18.05.2021

We open Buy positions for two reasons. Firstly, the United States continues to please investors with positive macroeconomic statistics. Retail data on Friday recorded sales growth of 51.2% (y/y). Improving the situation on the labor market, coupled with the implementation of Joe Biden’s anti-crisis program, contributes to an increase in consumer spending.

Secondly, the US Treasury will hold an auction today for the placement of treasury bonds in the amount of $78.3 billion. The withdrawal of dollar liquidity from the financial system will provide short-term support to the American currency.

Trading recommendation: Buy 109.20/109.00 and take profit 109.60.