Forex - Dollar dropped after ADP report ahead of early US jobs release - Forex Forum

The Dollar dropped against the Euro on Wednesday after a report showed the US private sector shed more jobs than expected in June. The ADP Employer Services data, which showed the largest drop since November 2002, is often seen as a precursor to the government's monthly report on the labor market (early release on Thursday). Poll of Economists expect another drop in non-farm payrolls last month.

Forex investors bought the Euro ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the European Central Bank on Thursday. The ECB is widely expected to lift its key lending rate by 25bp to 4.25%, and President Jean-Claude Trichet's news conference after the meeting may indicate further increases.

Sterling fell broadly as tumbling UK housing shares and a profit warning from retailer Marks and Spencer cast a shadow over the slowing British economy.

Dollar fell against a broadly stronger Australian Dollar, which jumped after Australian retail sales soundly beat expectations for May.

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