Forex Today: Risk Flows Dominate as Markets Await Key US Data

Forex Today: Risk Flows Dominate as Markets Await Key US Data

Markets are experiencing a risk-on mood in the second half of the week, driven by easing concerns over a potential US economic recession. The shift comes after a US federal court blocked President Donald Trump’s controversial "Liberation Day" tariffs, helping global sentiment recover.

Trump’s Tariffs Blocked: Risk Sentiment Rebounds

The court ruling has been perceived as a win for global trade stability, reversing some of the market fears tied to aggressive US protectionist policies. As a result, equities and risk-sensitive currencies have gained ground while safe havens like the Japanese Yen and Swiss Franc lost momentum.

US GDP, Jobless Claims, and Housing Data in Focus

Investors are now turning their attention to the US economic calendar, which features several key data releases on Thursday, May 29:

• Second estimate of Q1 GDP from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Weekly Initial Jobless Claims
• April Pending Home Sales

These figures will help shape expectations around future Federal Reserve policy moves and the overall strength of the US economy.

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