The Eurozone economic indicators released on Thursday led to market instability because they showed negative economic performance which created doubts about future growth. The single currency experienced a 0.3% decline to $1.1293 after business activity indicators throughout the continent started to decline which ended its three-day winning streak.
The HCOB preliminary composite Purchasing Managers’ Index data revealed Eurozone business activity contracted unexpectedly during the current month. The data strengthened concerns about economic stagnation in the bloc because European markets continue to experience effects from Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The absence of any trade resolution creates additional uncertainty which makes recovery prospects less likely.
The global currency market reacts to the ongoing fiscal uncertainty that exists in the United States. The House approval of President Trump’s tax and spending bill created widespread concern about increasing American debt levels. The Congressional Budget Office predicts that the new bill will increase U.S. debt by $3.8 trillion during the next ten years while the current debt stands at $36.2 trillion. The broad market decline in U.S. stocks and government bonds pushed the dollar to its lowest value against the yen since May 1.
The euro failed to achieve complete dollar weakness because investors started to doubt Europe’s economic direction. The bond market will determine future currency trends according to ING and Nordea analysts who warn about warning signs in both U.S. and European economies.
The ongoing market volatility led Bitcoin prices to reach their highest point at $112,000 because investors choose alternative assets while losing confidence in traditional markets.
