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EUR/USD
The Single currency recovered to $1.1018, though investors expect a hike in U.S. interest rates tonight but are unsure how long the Federal Reserve will keep policy tight considering the latest gloomy jobs data.
GBP/USD
The Cable ticked down $1.2488, unimpressed by better than estimated U.K. Manufacturing PMI.
USD/JPY
The Japanese yen reversed some losses to 135.97 against the greenback on fresh fears surrounding the U.S. debt ceiling and a cautious mood ahead of a pool of U.S. economic events today.
AUD/USD
The Aussie dollar held on gains at $0.6668 after slightly stronger-than-expected retail sales data showed some resilience in the Australian economy, giving the Reserve Bank of Australia more headroom to hike rates.
USD/CAD
The Loonie displayed a perpendicular drop to 1.3615 against the greenback as oil prices nosedived amid deepening fears of a recession in the United States.
USD/ZAR
South Africa's rand slipped to 18.45 per U.S. dollar, with market attention this week likely to hinge on a local purchasing managers' index survey.
USD/MUR
The dollar-rupee stayed put at 44.95(Selling.
16:45 - USD - ADP Nonfarm Employment Change
18:00 - USD - ISM Non manufacturing PMI (APr)
22:00 - USD - Fed interest rate decision
22:00 - USD - FOMC Statement