HSBC strategists note that the Federal Reserve (Fed) left policy rates unchanged in July, with markets now assigning a two-thirds probability to a September hike. They stress that Chair Warsh’s data-dependent stance put…
GBP/USD has, on average, seen its worst monthly performance in August, with average returns of around -0.5% since 1971. See what other seasonal patterns could play out in August!
Gold (XAU/USD) trims gains after opening the week with a bullish gap as buyers lack conviction amid conflicting US-Iran headlines and caution ahead of key US employment data. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades aroun…
EUR/USD trades in a narrow range on Monday as traders await clarity on US-Iran negotiations, while signs of stabilization in the US Dollar following the recent intervention-led weakness cap the Euro’s upside.
Joint US–Japan intervention has turned the yen from a one-way carry trade into a two-sided policy risk.
USD/CHF extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 0.8090 during the European hours on Monday. The pair remains on a stronger footing as the Swiss Franc (CHF) holds onto losses following the release…
Infleqtion Inc. stocks have been trading down by -11.9 percent following reports of delayed quantum product launches dampening investor confidence.
The Euro (EUR) posts moderate losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, trading at 1.1525 at the time of writing, but standing close to the seven-week highs, at 1.1556 hit earlier on the day. Final Eurozone Purchasi…
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trade 7.4% lower at around $78.50 during the European trading session on Monday. The Oil price holds onto its opening losses, driven by the announcement of a ceasefire 2.…
MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes that the Japanese Yen has strengthened as Japan and the US conducted joint intervention to counter recent volatility. He highlights planned use of the Federal Reserve’s FIMA Repo Facility, US eu…
Rabobank's Senior Market Strategist Benjamin Picton discusses recurring Middle East tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on Oil and Brent. Picton notes that strikes on Iran have been halted again, pushi…
Nomura strategists note that Swiss Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed to 0.4% year-on-year in July, helped by weaker car fuel prices and easing imported energy costs. They expect Swiss inflation in Q3 to average 0.5% yea…
The AUD/JPY cross attracts heavy follow-through selling and touches its lowest level since late March, around the 109.40-109.35 region at the start of a new week. Spot prices, however, defend a technically significant 2…
Business activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded at an accelerating pace in July, with the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 55.6 from 53.3 in June…
EUR/CAD edges lower after opening with a bullish gap, remaining in the positive territory and trading around 1.6180 during the European hours on Monday. The currency cross is holding its ground as the Euro (EUR) remains…
Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses recent joint intervention by Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the United States (US) Treasury to support the Japanese Yen (JPY) and its implications for USD/JPY.…
Asian shares were mixed at the start of a new week as losses in South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei 225 counter improving risk sentiment due to easing Middle East tensions. In fact, US President Donald Trump called o…
The USD/JPY pair tumbles to near 156.45 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) climbs amid speculation that Japanese authorities may have intervened to prop up the currency again after…
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.70 in the Asian trading hours on Monday. The DXY declines amid improved…
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang observes EUR/USD rebounded sharply after a dip to 1.1453, with scope to extend gains toward 1.1565 intraday, provided it holds above 1.1495. On a 1–3 week view, he sees potent…
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The British Pound (GBP) underperforms its major currency peers, trading 0.1% lower at around 1.3470 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Monday. The GBP/USD declines as traders recons…
German Retail Sales, a key measure of consumer spending, showed a downside in June. The consumer spending measure fell 1.1% month-on-month (MoM), according to official data released by Destatis, while it was expected to…
The Indian Rupee (INR) opens strongly against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the week. The USD/INR extends its losing streak for the third trading day, is down 0.25% to near 95.15, the lowest level seen in over thr…