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Euro stalls as high energy prices increase Fed hawkish bets
The EUR/USD consolidates near 1.1400 late on Wednesday, up a modest 0.08%, as it consolidates, with the shared currency failing to capitalise on overall US Dollar weakness across the board.
New Zealand Dollar stalls after hotter-than-expected inflation
NZD/USD trades lower near the 0.5820 area on Wednesday, extending its recent pullback as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) struggles to benefit from stronger-than-expected domestic inflation data.
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.4% in June, as expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate stayed at 4.4% in June, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came in line with the market consensus of 4.4%.
Singapore Dollar: Downside risk persists against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD is trading just above 1.29 after a quiet session, with momentum only tentatively firmer. They expect intraday consolidation between 1.2900 and 1.2…
Paramount-Warner Bros deal gets EU approval with conditions
The European Commission has cleared Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s pending $110 billion merger, subject to full compliance with commitments previously offered by the David Ellison-led media giant.
Chinese Yuan: Growth shortfall feeds mild depreciation bias – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s FX research notes USD/CNY trading around 6.77, slightly lower on the day. The combination of weaker Chinese growth and expectations of further policy easing is seen generating a modest depreciation bias fo…
South Korean Won: Internationalisation roadmap supports won recovery – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Ma Tieying analyses South Korea’s new South Korean Won (KRW) internationalisation roadmap, unveiled by the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Bank of Korea and Financial Services Commission. T…
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Swissy reclaims 0.81 as pair nears one-year high
USD/CHF registers solid gains on Wednesday, with buyers reclaiming the 0.8100 figure amid a trading session in which the Greenback loses ground against most G8 FX currencies but posts gains versus the safe-haven status …
Gold price breaks higher as US Dollar weakness fuels rally
Gold price (XAU/USD) surges over 1.50% on Wednesday, cracks a key resistance trendline and hits a new two-week high as the Greenback weakens. This Bullion price action comes despite rising tensions and hostilities betwe…
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Breaks support trendline, eyes on 217.50
GBP/JPY holds firm on Wednesday, with the cross-pair trading above the 218.00 figure, as sellers seem to have the upper hand, after a break of a key support trendline, which could open the door for further losses. At th…
Japanese Yen struggles near four-decade lows despite hawkish BoJ signals
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gives up earlier gains on Wednesday, failing to capitalize on hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and a softer US Dollar (USD) as Middle East tensions keep markets on edge. At the time of…
Euro struggles to extend gains as Middle East tensions support the US Dollar
EUR/USD trades around 1.1415 at the time of writing on Wednesday, up 0.15% on the day, but its recovery remains limited after failing to break above 1.1420. The pair maintains a cautious tone as rising geopolitical tens…
New Zealand Dollar weakens as risk aversion overshadows hawkish RBNZ outlook
NZD/USD trades around 0.5815 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.16% on the day. Despite stronger-than-expected inflation data from New Zealand, the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under pressure as investors f…
Bank of Japan: Gradual tightening and external shocks – Rabobank
Rabobank’s FX Strategy team reviews Bank of Japan policy, noting that the slow rate-hike pace reflects exceptional shocks such as tariffs, war and domestic political changes. Governor Ueda’s speeches emphasize continued…
Aluminium: Tariff tweaks seen as long-term policy – ING
ING analysts discuss changes to US Section 232 aluminium tariffs aimed at incentivizing domestic smelting investment. Qualifying projects can import at 25% instead of 50%, but ING stresses this is a long-term industrial…
WTI Price Forecast: Middle East tensions lift Oil as bulls test 100-day SMA
WTI extends its rebound on Wednesday as rising tensions in the Middle East disrupt Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $86.20 after reaching an intraday high…
Trump: 'US will bomb and destroy' Iranian bridges or power plants
US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Wednesday, threatening strikes on the country’s infrastructure if Tehran targets vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euro gains against British Pound after mixed UK inflation report, ECB decision looms
EUR/GBP edges higher on Wednesday as a mixed UK inflation report weighs modestly on the British Pound (GBP). At the time of writing, the cross trades around 0.8533, extending its recovery after falling to its lowest lev…
Canadian Dollar finds support from rising Oil prices, softer Greenback
USD/CAD edges lower on Wednesday as a mildly softer US Dollar (USD) and rising Oil prices help the Canadian Dollar (CAD) snap a two-day losing streak. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.4085, down 0.16% on…
Silver price edges higher as geopolitical tensions offset inflation concerns
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $59.35 at the time of writing on Wednesday, up 0.94% on the day, as persistent safe-haven demand offsets the negative impact of rising inflation expectations. The white metal remains suppo…
China: Fiscal execution to support growth – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered economists Carol Liao and Shuang Ding argue that China’s July Politburo meeting will prioritise implementation of existing fiscal plans over new stimulus. They expect fiscal execution to accelerate in…
Gold hits two-week high as traders weigh Middle East risks, Fed outlook
Gold (XAU/USD) climbs to a two-week high on Wednesday as bargain hunters step in near the $4,000 mark, while traders weigh Middle East risks and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy outlook.
Euro: Drifting toward ECB test – ING
Chris Turner at ING notes EUR/USD has held up relatively well despite energy price gains and wider natural gas prices. Interest rate differentials and expectations of a stronger European Central Bank (ECB) response than…