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
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
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
