RBA’s Kent observed that rate hikes are having an effect, although additional increases could be on the table should new risks arise. Softer US PPI inflation data has tempered expectations for Fed rate hikes, thereby bolstering the AUD/USD pair. Markets have adjusted the likelihood of a September Fed rate hike to 34.8% in light of … Read more
Softer US inflation and flat wholesale prices exert downward pressure on the US Dollar. Expectations for a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in September have decreased to approximately 35%. Swiss inflation has moderated to 0.4%, although expectations for long-term rate hikes by the SNB continue to be factored in. USD/CHF halts its four-day winning … Read more
USD/CAD experiences a decline as the US Dollar weakens in response to subdued US inflation figures, with attention now turning to the Retail Sales data scheduled for release on Friday. US wholesale prices remained unchanged in July, falling short of the anticipated 0.2% increase following a revised decline in June. The commodity-linked Canadian Dollar may … Read more
USD/JPY stabilises near 159.40 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. Traders maintain a heightened level of vigilance regarding potential additional currency intervention. Some members of the Bank of Japan indicated that the pace of rate hikes should be increased, as per a summary of opinions from the meeting published on Monday. The USD/JPY pair … Read more
The weakened US Dollar mitigates the effects of declining oil prices, resulting in a relatively stable CAD exchange rate. In July, the US Consumer Price Index inflation decreased to 3.4%, thereby diminishing the likelihood of a substantial increase in Federal Reserve interest rates. The Canadian Dollar has experienced a decline as OPEC and the IEA … Read more
The EUR/USD pair experiences an uptick as the US Dollar faces challenges due to a moderation in US inflation for July, which in turn diminishes expectations for a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in September. Stalled US-Iran nuclear negotiations concerning Gulf conflict resolution could constrain potential upward movement for EUR/USD. Stronger Q2 Eurozone growth … Read more
GBP/USD is experiencing modest gains, hovering around 1.3500 during the early hours of Thursday’s Asian session. US CPI inflation exhibited modest levels in July, leading to a reduction in expectations for a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in September. Traders are poised for the release of the UK Q2 GDP and US PPI reports … Read more
EUR/USD remains positioned beneath 1.1550 following a retreat from the previous week’s peak at 1.1580. Robust inflation in Germany has not bolstered the Euro, as apprehensions regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to exert downward pressure. The US Dollar’s rallies appear constrained as investors anticipate the forthcoming release of US CPI figures. The … Read more
The yen remains cautious beneath the 159.00 mark as market participants await the forthcoming US inflation data. US CPI data is anticipated to indicate a reduction in inflationary pressures, potentially dampening expectations for immediate Federal Reserve tightening. A hawkishly leaning BoJ Summary of Opinions has provided some support to the Yen. The Japanese Yen is … Read more
Markets exhibit a divergence of opinions regarding a potential Fed rate hike in September, particularly in anticipation of significant inflation data releases. Rising oil prices and shifting diplomatic signals over the Strait of Hormuz contribute to increased market volatility. Scotiabank observes that the recent fluctuations in the Pound are predominantly influenced by market sentiment, closely … Read more
