1 March 2006, 15:20  PMI supports the euro

Thus far the week belongs to the euro longs as US data has been dour with GDP, Chicago PMI and Existing Homes all coming in below target while EZ eco news has been generally positive. Today, traders will focus on Personal Income and Spending reports and ISM Manufacturing release. Market players will also keep a sharp eye on the PCE deflator - the Fed's favorite gauge of inflation. If the ISM and Personal Spending data come in soft but the PCE exceeds expectations of 3.1%, the Fed may find itself in the unenviable position of having to control inflation by raising rates beyond 5% level just as overall US economic demand contracts. The prospects for such a scenario especially in an election year cannot be good for the greenback. On the other hand, if manufacturing continues to demonstrate strength while inflationary pressures accelerate, the market may well move right back into dollar long positions, turning yesterday's breakout in the EUR/USD into a one day wonder.

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