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Pound Gains as Markets Cut Fed Rate Hike Bets

GBP/USD drifts higher to near 1.3550 in Tuesday’s early Asian session. Traders anticipate a mere 35% probability of a rate increase during the Federal Reserve’s September meeting. The UK jobs data is set to take center stage later on Tuesday. The GBP/USD pair is experiencing an uptick, reaching approximately 1.3550 in the early hours of … Read more

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AUD/USD Rises as Hawkish RBA and Softer US Data Weigh on Dollar

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s aggressive policy approach strengthens the Australian dollar, which causes the AUD/USD ratio to rise. Analysts observe that the RBA upheld a hawkish stance, with Governor Bullock cautioning that the bank would take action if necessary. US Retail Sales declined by 0.6% in July, which has dampened market expectations regarding forthcoming … Read more

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EUR/USD Stays Near 1.15 Despite Softer US Inflation

EUR/USD stood at 1.1537 on Friday, as markets continued to analyse the latest economic data. Soft US inflation figures have diminished expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September. Data released on Thursday indicated that producer prices remained unchanged in July. Together with the benign CPI report, this indicates that inflationary pressures have not … 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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USD/JPY Slips as Yen Gains Ahead of US CPI Data

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

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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/CHF Rises as Oil Rally and Fed Rate Hike Bets Lift Dollar

USD/CHF rises as the US Dollar recovers losses following an oil rally spurred by geopolitical tensions. Increasing energy prices and Treasury yields have heightened concerns regarding potential early rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, even in the context of a softening labour market. Swiss inflation unexpectedly declined to a four-month low of 0.4% in July, … 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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GBP/USD Eyes 1.3535 as Dollar Weakness Supports Sterling

GBP/USD begins the week of 10–14 August positioned around 1.3500, marking its peak since 15 July. Sterling is capitalising on the momentum generated by a significant drop in the dollar, triggered by a disappointing US labour market report that has diminished expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in September. Further support has emerged from … Read more