Forex Report: Geopolitical tensions rise as Trump appeals tariffs, key economic events ahead, AUD/USD declines.

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# Forex Report: Geopolitical tensions rise as Trump appeals tariffs, key economic events ahead, AUD/USD declines.

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## Forex and Global News
In today’s forex markets, the sentiment is influenced by a mix of geopolitical tensions and economic developments. President Trump’s appeal to the Supreme Court regarding his tariffs has raised concerns about potential trade disruptions, impacting market sentiment, particularly in Europe where stocks opened mixed. Meanwhile, a global bond sell-off is underway, leading to a surprising surge in gold prices, which typically decline when yields rise. This shift in investor behavior reflects a flight to safety, further bolstering gold’s appeal amidst economic uncertainty.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is currently at 98.28, reflecting a slight daily change of 0.0489%. The market is closely monitoring these developments, as the interplay between rising gold prices and fluctuating bond yields could influence currency valuations. The JPY and GBP are also under scrutiny as traders digest the implications of U.S. policy moves and ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the situation in Ukraine and U.S.-Mexico relations. Overall, the forex market remains cautious, balancing between risk aversion and potential economic recovery signals.

## Economic Calendar Events Today
All times are in US Eastern Time (New York).

Date Time Cur Imp Event Actual Forecast
2025-09-04 02:00 🇸🇪 Medium CPI (MoM) (Aug) 0.8% -0.4%
2025-09-04 02:00 🇸🇪 Medium CPI (YoY) (Aug) 1.1% 1.1%
2025-09-04 02:30 🇨🇭 Medium CPI (MoM) (Aug) -0.1% 0.0%
2025-09-04 04:30 🇬🇧 Medium S&P Global Construction PMI (Aug) 45.2
2025-09-04 08:15 🇺🇸 High ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Aug) 73K
2025-09-04 08:30 🇺🇸 Medium Continuing Jobless Claims 1,960K
2025-09-04 08:30 🇺🇸 Medium Exports (Jul)
2025-09-04 08:30 🇺🇸 Medium Imports (Jul)
2025-09-04 08:30 🇺🇸 High Initial Jobless Claims 230K
2025-09-04 08:30 🇺🇸 Medium Nonfarm Productivity (QoQ) (Q2) 2.8%
2025-09-04 08:30 🇺🇸 Medium Trade Balance (Jul) -77.70B
2025-09-04 08:30 🇺🇸 Medium Unit Labor Costs (QoQ) (Q2) 1.2%
2025-09-04 08:30 🇨🇦 Medium Trade Balance (Jul) -5.20B
2025-09-04 09:45 🇺🇸 Medium S&P Global Composite PMI (Aug) 55.4
2025-09-04 09:45 🇺🇸 High S&P Global Services PMI (Aug) 55.4
2025-09-04 10:00 🇺🇸 Medium ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment (Aug)
2025-09-04 10:00 🇺🇸 High ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (Aug) 50.9
2025-09-04 10:00 🇺🇸 High ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices (Aug)
2025-09-04 12:00 🇺🇸 High Crude Oil Inventories -2.000M
2025-09-04 12:00 🇺🇸 Medium Cushing Crude Oil Inventories
2025-09-04 12:05 🇺🇸 Medium FOMC Member Williams Speaks
2025-09-04 13:00 🇺🇸 Medium Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3) 3.0%
2025-09-04 16:30 🇺🇸 Medium Fed’s Balance Sheet
2025-09-04 19:30 🇯🇵 Medium Household Spending (MoM) (Jul) 1.3%
2025-09-04 19:30 🇯🇵 Medium Household Spending (YoY) (Jul) 2.2%

On September 4, 2025, several key economic events are poised to influence FX markets, particularly focusing on the SEK, CHF, GBP, and USD.

The Swedish Krona (SEK) reacted sharply to the CPI data released at 02:00 ET. The monthly CPI rose 0.8%, significantly surpassing the forecast of -0.4%, indicating stronger inflationary pressures. This unexpected rise may bolster the SEK as it suggests potential for tighter monetary policy from the Riksbank.

In Switzerland, the CPI data at 02:30 ET showed a slight monthly decline of -0.1%, against a forecast of 0.0%. This may exert downward pressure on the Swiss Franc (CHF) as it indicates weaker inflation dynamics.

The USD will be in focus at 08:15 ET with the ADP Nonfarm Employment Change expected at 73K, providing insights into labor market strength ahead of the more significant Nonfarm Payrolls report. Additionally, the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI at 10:00 ET is projected at 50.9, which would suggest stagnation in the services sector, potentially impacting the USD negatively.

Overall, the day’s data releases could lead to heightened volatility in currency pairs, especially involving SEK, CHF, and USD, as traders adjust their positions based on inflation and employment signals.

## Major FX Group

Name Symbol Price Daily (%) 5D (%) 1W (%) 1M (%) 3M (%) 6M (%) YTD (%) 12M (%) MA50 MA100 MA200 RSI MACD
EUR/USD – Euro / U.S. Dollar EURUSD 1.1659 -0.0343 -0.1931 0.0948 0.6463 1.7912 8.0743 12.04 5.5221 1.1670 1.1524 1.1045 50.70 0.0009
USD/JPY – U.S. Dollar / Japanese Yen USDJPY 148.31 0.1790 1.0389 0.6781 1.0368 3.3252 0.1398 -5.5288 2.0378 147.04 145.63 148.94 59.03 0.0853
GBP/USD – British Pound / U.S. Dollar GBPUSD 1.3435 -0.0372 -0.5635 -0.5098 1.0339 -1.0647 4.2661 7.0595 2.4472 1.3491 1.3454 1.3051 42.51 0.0002
USD/CHF – U.S. Dollar / Swiss Franc USDCHF 0.8048 0.0995 0.4005 0.4117 -0.2837 -1.7638 -8.8892 -10.8985 -5.3098 0.8017 0.8125 0.8525 50.82 -0.0006
AUD/USD – Australian Dollar / U.S. Dollar AUDUSD 0.6528 -0.2445 -0.0674 0.2549 0.8217 0.2688 3.0908 4.9518 -2.7703 0.6522 0.6486 0.6387 55.23 0.0005
USD/CAD – U.S. Dollar / Canadian Dollar USDCAD 1.3812 0.1305 0.4524 0.2220 0.3196 1.0632 -3.3524 -3.7478 1.9833 1.3734 1.3765 1.4028 49.89 0.0010
NZD/USD – New Zealand Dollar / U.S. Dollar NZDUSD 0.5868 -0.2041 -0.2904 0.1163 -0.8279 -2.8846 2.2904 4.0479 -5.1620 0.5956 0.5964 0.5834 40.53 -0.0023

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Currently, the analysis of key FX pairs reveals a mixed sentiment across the board, with no pairs in extreme overbought or oversold conditions. The EUR/USD shows a neutral RSI at 50.70, indicating a balanced market, while the MACD is slightly positive, suggesting potential bullish momentum. The USD/JPY, with an RSI of 59.03, remains in a healthy uptrend, supported by a positive MACD, although it is not yet overbought.

Conversely, GBP/USD and NZD/USD exhibit weaker conditions, with RSIs of 42.51 and 40.53, respectively, indicating potential oversold conditions. The negative MACD for NZD/USD further confirms bearish sentiment. The USD/CHF and USD/CAD both hover around neutral RSI levels, with USD/CHF showing slight bearish pressure due to its negative MACD. Overall, traders should monitor GBP/USD and NZD/USD for potential reversals, while maintaining a cautious outlook on the stronger pairs

## Cross FX Group

Name Symbol Price Daily (%) 5D (%) 1W (%) 1M (%) 3M (%) 6M (%) YTD (%) 12M (%) MA50 MA100 MA200 RSI MACD
EUR/GBP EURGBP 0.8674 -0.0231 0.3308 0.5669 -0.4236 2.8603 3.6172 4.6081 2.9567 0.8647 0.8563 0.8457 66.95 0.0003
EUR/JPY EURJPY 172.86 0.1356 0.8100 0.7431 1.6620 5.1485 8.2011 5.7991 7.6526 171.66 167.87 164.27 58.87 0.2903
EUR/CHF EURCHF 0.9380 0.0640 0.1805 0.4745 0.3327 -0.0330 -1.5554 -0.2021 -0.1139 0.9355 0.9358 0.9388 39.13 0.0001
EUR/AUD EURAUD 1.7859 0.1964 -0.1225 -0.1554 -0.1744 1.5212 4.8414 6.7356 8.5139 1.7894 1.7768 1.7275 47.04 0.0003
GBP/JPY GBPJPY 199.28 0.1573 0.4795 0.1770 2.0965 2.2280 4.4254 1.1553 4.5580 198.43 195.99 194.16 45.13 0.2302
GBP/CHF GBPCHF 1.0813 0.0833 -0.1524 -0.0896 0.7594 -2.8097 -4.9916 -4.5926 -2.9789 1.0814 1.0929 1.1100 33.26 -0.0004
AUD/JPY AUDJPY 96.78 -0.0568 0.9376 0.9008 1.8425 3.5766 3.2088 -0.8605 -0.8137 95.88 94.40 95.08 55.42 0.1216
AUD/NZD AUDNZD 1.1123 -0.0449 0.2110 0.1278 1.6579 3.2364 0.7747 0.8710 2.5363 1.0949 1.0873 1.0950 78.07 0.0051
CHF/JPY CHFJPY 184.25 0.0625 0.6319 0.2574 1.3170 5.1797 9.9005 6.0139 7.7486 183.40 179.25 174.92 68.00 0.2450
NZD/JPY NZDJPY 87.00 -0.0057 0.7329 0.7866 0.1912 0.3356 2.4252 -1.7193 -3.2333 87.60 86.83 86.82 39.49 -0.2885

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In the current analysis of key FX pairs, AUD/NZD is notably overbought with an RSI of 78.07, indicating potential for a price correction. Conversely, GBP/CHF is deeply oversold at an RSI of 33.26, coupled with a bearish MACD, suggesting further downside risk. EUR/CHF, with an RSI of 39.13, also reflects oversold conditions, warranting caution. The remaining pairs, including EUR/GBP and EUR/JPY, show neutral conditions with RSIs below 70, while MACD readings indicate mixed momentum. Attention should be given to MA crossovers, particularly in GBP/CHF, which may signal a reversal opportunity as the market adjusts to these technical indicators.

## Exotics and Emerging

Name Symbol Price Daily (%) 5D (%) 1W (%) 1M (%) 3M (%) 6M (%) YTD (%) 12M (%) MA50 MA100 MA200 RSI MACD
USD/TRY – U.S. Dollar / Turkish Lira USDTRY 41.09 -0.1330 -0.1300 0.0855 1.0132 4.5936 12.61 16.38 20.85 40.54 39.75 37.92 71.76 0.1791
USD/ZAR – U.S. Dollar / South African Rand USDZAR 17.74 0.4046 0.3458 0.3456 -0.9916 0.2138 -2.1049 -5.4511 -1.0976 17.72 17.93 18.17 60.54 -0.0312
USD/THB – U.S. Dollar / Thai Baht USDTHB 32.29 0.1862 0.0930 -0.3395 -0.0619 -0.9205 -4.1811 -5.4161 -5.7419 32.42 32.67 33.35 42.20 -0.0372
USD/SEK – U.S. Dollar / Swedish Krona USDSEK 9.4439 0.1708 -0.3635 -0.8773 -2.0722 -1.2712 -7.0335 -14.3320 -8.2746 9.5655 9.5939 10.14 38.96 -0.0396
USD/NOK – U.S. Dollar / Norwegian Krone USDNOK 10.09 0.5640 0.2752 0.1832 -1.5718 0.2394 -7.2757 -10.9107 -5.4747 10.15 10.19 10.63 40.91 -0.0370
USD/DKK – U.S. Dollar / Danish Krone USDDKK 6.4045 0.0609 0.2341 -0.0593 -0.5830 -1.6639 -7.3788 -10.6365 -5.1382 6.3950 6.4788 6.7741 56.50 -0.0053
USD/MXN – U.S. Dollar / Mexican Peso USDMXN 18.73 0.1508 0.4518 0.4466 -0.7254 -2.1756 -7.6114 -9.1978 -5.3593 18.70 19.02 19.70 44.67 -0.0115
USD/PLN – U.S. Dollar / Polish Zloty USDPLN 3.6523 0.2058 0.1446 -0.2499 -0.9814 -2.2038 -5.5552 -11.0729 -5.6836 3.6449 3.6960 3.8491 58.68 -0.0019
USD/HUF – U.S. Dollar / Hungarian Forint USDHUF 338.01 0.1838 -0.3858 -0.5089 -1.8668 -4.0017 -8.6462 -14.4296 -5.1224 340.67 347.87 366.56 55.30 -0.8048
USD/CZK – U.S. Dollar / Czech Koruna USDCZK 20.98 0.1595 0.0010 -0.3445 -1.1126 -3.0730 -9.5414 -13.1725 -7.6081 21.04 21.45 22.60 48.68 -0.0390

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In the current analysis of key FX pairs, USD/TRY is notably overbought with an RSI of 71.76, indicating potential price correction. The positive MACD supports the bullish momentum, while MA crossovers suggest continued strength. Conversely, USD/ZAR shows a neutral RSI of 60.54, with a bearish MACD, hinting at a potential downtrend. The remaining pairs, including USD/THB, USD/SEK, and USD/NOK, exhibit oversold conditions with RSIs below 50 and negative MACDs, indicating weakness. Traders should closely monitor these indicators for potential reversal opportunities, particularly in the USD/TRY and USD/ZAR pairs.