GBP/USD declines as the US Dollar receives backing from a recovery in 10-year US Treasury yields. Easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz diminishes the demand for safe-haven assets, a development attributed to diplomatic advancements between the US and Iran. Markets reduced expectations for a 2026 interest rate increase following indications from the Bank of … Read more
Easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz reduced safe-haven demand for the US Dollar, leading to a depreciation of the pair. The United States, Iran, and Oman are anticipated to finalise an interim agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with an announcement expected on Wednesday. BBH’s Elias Haddad notes that the low inflation … Read more
Australia’s ANZ–Indeed Job Ads increased by 2.0% in July, reflecting widespread robustness across various states and sectors. The TD-MI Inflation Gauge experienced a notable increase of 1.0% in July, representing its first rise since April. RBA Governor Bullock cautioned that elevated underlying inflation may increase further, postponing any potential policy easing. AUD/USD experiences an uptick … Read more
USD/JPY weakens to near 157.40 in Tuesday’s early Asian session. The coordinated intervention between the US and Japan bolsters the Japanese Yen. The US July jobs report will attract significant attention on Friday. The USD/JPY pair experiences a slight decline, settling near 157.40 in the early hours of trading on Tuesday in Asia. The Japanese … Read more
USD/CAD advances to approximately 1.4030 during the early European session on Monday. Trump announced that new discussions with Iran would commence on Monday. Market participants will be paying keen attention to the forthcoming US NFP report, scheduled for release later on Friday. The USD/CAD pair strengthens, approaching 1.4030 in the early European session on Monday. … Read more
USD/JPY declines to approximately 156.45 during the early European session on Monday. Japan and the US have confirmed a joint intervention to buy JPY, indicating the possibility of further actions to stabilise the currency. Trump indicated that discussions with Iran would recommence on Monday following the cancellation of proposed military actions. The USD/JPY pair experiences … Read more
GBP/USD declines even with a softer US Dollar, as Trump’s halted strikes have enhanced diplomatic prospects between the US and Iran. President Trump indicated that nations in the Middle East have sought additional time to conclude an agreement with Iran. The Bank of England indicated potential interest rate increases should uncertainties stemming from the US-Iran … Read more
Swiss Franc retains its losses as the June Real Retail Sales data reported at 1.5%, falling short of the anticipated 3.1%. The US Dollar strengthened as traders exercise caution in response to hawkish sentiment from the Federal Reserve. Trump announced a significant agreement involving the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from … Read more
GBP/USD declines as a hawkish Federal Reserve pause and internal FOMC divisions strengthen the US Dollar. The Greenback may face challenges as easing risk aversion is influenced by recent diplomatic developments between the US and Iran. TD Securities observed a nuanced surprise from the Bank of England, as a 6-3 vote, featuring a hawkish dissent, … Read more
EUR/USD experiences slight declines, hovering around 1.1465 during the early hours of Thursday’s Asian session. While the Fed maintained its interest rates at the July meeting, Warsh asserted that the central bank would intervene on inflation if necessary. The preliminary readings of the Eurozone and German GDP for Q2 are anticipated later on Thursday. The … Read more
