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USD/JPY Holds Near 159.40 as Traders Watch for BoJ Intervention Risk

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

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USD/CAD Holds Near 1.3940 as Oil Demand Forecasts Weigh on CAD

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

EUR-USD

EUR/USD Rises as Softer US Inflation Weighs on Dollar

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

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GBP/USD Edges Higher Ahead of UK GDP and US PPI Data

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

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EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1550 Ahead of Key US Inflation Data

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

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GBP/USD Slips as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Key US Inflation Data

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

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AUD/USD Falls as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Ease Before US Inflation Data

AUD/USD experiences a decline as market participants exhibit a lack of consensus regarding a potential Federal Reserve rate increase in September, particularly in light of upcoming crucial inflation data releases. Despite the increase in oil prices, the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September decreased from 52% to almost 48%. MUFG and Westpac … Read more

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USD/JPY Holds Near 159 as Yen Intervention Risks Rise

The Japanese Yen remains stable during the Mountain Day holiday as markets consider the possibility of intervention in the context of limited liquidity. The BoJ may raise rates in September to counter inflation stemming from a depreciating yen and escalating oil prices. A lacklustre July US payrolls report generated challenges for the US Dollar, leading … Read more

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AUD/USD Rises Ahead of RBA Rate Decision

AUD/USD experiences an uptick as a robust Australian Dollar finds support in anticipation of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s forthcoming interest rate decision. The RBA is widely anticipated to maintain its cash rate at 4.35% for a second consecutive meeting. A weak July payrolls report created headwinds for the US Dollar, introducing rate uncertainty following … Read more

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USD/JPY Rises as Yen Weakness and Safe-Haven Dollar Demand Persist

The USD/JPY appreciates as divergent perspectives within the Bank of Japan regarding prospective rate increases maintain downward pressure on the Yen. Japan recorded an unforeseen current account deficit of JPY 92.3 billion in June, marking its first deficit in 17 months, attributed to substantial foreign dividend payouts. Escalating tensions between the US and Iran have … Read more