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Daily FX Focus

5 November 2025

CNH

Support / Resistance

vs USD 7.1015 / 7.1508 ⬇

vs HKD 1.0869 / 1.0942

CNH fell slightly against the U.S. dollar yesterday as USD stayed supported by fading December rates cut odds. Markets await China data and any follow-through on trade headlines. USDCNH rose 0.12% yesterday while CNHHKD ended at 1.08 level.

EUR

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.1393 / 1.1649 ⬇

vs HKD 8.8599 / 9.0499

EUR weakened against USD yesterday as Eurozone PMIs failed to lift growth expectations. With U.S. jobs proxies and services data ahead, traders stayed defensive, leaving EUR near multi-month lows as rate differentials remained decisive. EURUSD fell 0.33% yesterday while EURHKD ended at 8.92 level.

GBP

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.2860 / 1.3324 ⬇

vs HKD 10.0005 / 10.3521

GBP fell against the U.S. dollar yesterday, hitting fresh multi-month lows as UK fiscal signals and BoE-week caution weighed while Fed's lower probability of December rates cut expectations kept the dollar firm. GBPUSD fell 0.91% yesterday while GBPHKD ended at 10.12 level.

AUD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.6414 / 0.6590 ⬇

vs HKD 4.9850 / 5.1230

AUD slipped against the U.S. dollar yesterday despite the RBA held the cash rate at 3.6% with the statement keeping near-term easing off the table, as the dollar stayed supported by tighter funding signals and risk caution into U.S. trading. AUDUSD fell 0.72% yesterday while AUDHKD ended at 5.04 level.

NZD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.5581 / 0.5753 ⬇

vs HKD 4.3397 / 4.4711

NZD weakened against USD yesterday after data showed NZ's jobless rate climbed to 5.3%, the highest in nine years. The soft labor data adds to the case for more possible easing on the way. NZDUSD fell 1.10% yesterday while NZDHKD ended at 4.38 level.

CAD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.3952 / 1.4186 ⬇

vs HKD 5.4803 / 5.5694

CAD weakened against USD yesterday as U.S. yields and risk caution kept the dollar supported while Prime Minister Mark Carney budget unveiled nearly C$90 billion in new spending over five years. USDCAD rose 0.34% yesterday while CADHKD ended at 5.51 level.

JPY

Support / Resistance

vs USD 150.53 / 155.65 ⬇

vs HKD 4.9916 / 5.1630

JPY strengthened against USD yesterday as a risk-off tone helped arrest recent declines. With domestic CPI firming and authorities signaling urgency, the yen gained ground while markets weighed December hike odds. USDJPY fell 0.36% yesterday while JPYHKD ended at 5.05 level.

CHF

Support / Resistance

vs USD 0.7945 / 0.8183 ⬇

vs HKD 9.4909 / 9.7784

CHF softened against the U.S. dollar yesterday, tracking the stronger USD on the back of safe haven demand and carry favored the greenback. Investors shifted focus on U.S. policy signals and upcoming data. USDCHF rose 0.26% yesterday while CHFHKD ended at 9.59 level.

SGD

Support / Resistance

vs USD 1.2962 / 1.3136 ⬇

vs HKD 5.9159 / 5.9892

5.7429 / 5.8262

SGD declined against USD yesterday, reflecting the stronger dollar across Asia as traders trimmed US December cut expectations. Lacking local catalysts, movement followed external drivers and market focus on U.S. data and global risk tone. USDSGD rose 0.25% yesterday while SGDHKD ended at 5.94 level.

*Current Trend observations pertain to historical trend technical analysis only and do not reflect any forward looking fundamental views. The signal is generated with both the 20-days moving average and the 50-days moving average.

⬆ Up Trend, indicates that the currency has been moving higher against the USD

➡ Consolidation, indicates that the currency's movement against the USD has remained sideways

⬇ Down Trend, indicates that the currency has been moving lower against the USD

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