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
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
AUD/USD maintains its decline as the demand for the US Dollar as a safe haven increases, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, along with risks in the Strait of Hormuz. A surprising decline of 23,000 Nonfarm Payrolls in July has dampened expectations for an imminent interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. … Read more
Australia’s Trade Surplus reached A$1,929M in June, significantly surpassing expectations, propelled by a 9.6% increase in exports. An Iran-Oman shipping agreement in the Strait of Hormuz has diminished the demand for the US Dollar as a safe haven. US private payrolls increased by a mere 44K in July, falling short of expectations and exerting pressure … Read more
The USD/CHF pair experiences a decline as the US Dollar shows signs of weakening, attributed to a decrease in safe-haven demand. An agreement between Iran and Oman regarding shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz has heightened expectations for a boost in energy flows from the Middle East. Swiss inflation unexpectedly declined to 0.4% in … Read more
USD/JPY softens to approximately 157.65 in the early Asian session on Thursday. Bessent stated that the US supported Japanese Yen intervention to assist in stabilising Asian currencies. The US July jobs data will attract significant attention later on Friday. The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned in negative territory, hovering around 157.65 in the early hours … Read more
On Wednesday, the USD/JPY declined to 157.47, as the Japanese yen halted its recent appreciation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed Washington’s support for Japan following the historic joint currency intervention. Over three sessions, the yen appreciated by nearly 5% following coordinated purchases by Tokyo and Washington, representing the largest such operation in decades. Both … Read more
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
