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US Dollar: Softer tone with falling yields – MUFG
MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes the US Dollar (USD) is trading on a softer footing as Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike expectations are scaled back following weaker labour data and a mixed United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) report.
Australian Dollar bounces up, US Dollar droops ahead of US Retail Sales data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading a tad firmer against the Dollar (USD) on Friday, fuelled by hawkish remarks by Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Assistant Governor, Chris Kent.
Japanese Yen: BoJ tightening debate supports JPY – Rabobank
Rabobank strategist Elwin de Groot highlights that Japanese policymakers are increasingly focused on achieving the inflation target sustainably and supporting the Japanese Yen. Following recent FX intervention, He argues that exchange-rate management ultimately needs monetary policy backing.
Norwegian Krone: Weaker after Norges Bank holds rates – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that Norges Bank left its policy rate at 4.25% and kept a tightening bias despite weaker summer inflation. They still expect one final hike in September, though the odds have fallen and the decision is now finely balanced.
Canadian Dollar hits fresh high since June on rising oil prices, Fed-inspired USD weakness
The USD/CAD pair extends the previous day's decline from the top end of the weekly range and attracts follow-through selling for the second straight day.
Dow Jones futures steady ahead of US Retail Sales data
Dow Jones futures remain subdued around 53,910 during European hours on Friday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures move little, hovering around 7,820, and Nasdaq 100 futures inch lower by 0.09%, trading near 30,160.
British Pound: Locked in tight ranges against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report GBP/USD price action remains confined, with intraday moves seen between 1.3475 and 1.3515 as momentum has faded.
Euro: Showing some undervaluation against US Dollar – ING
ING FX Strategist Francesco Pesole highlights that EUR/USD appears modestly undervalued, with short-term fair value estimated around 1.160–1.1650 based on swap spreads.
Equities: US stock rally broadens as S&P 500 hits new high – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists report that United States (US) equities, led by the S&P 500, have reached new record highs as softer inflation data and lower Oil prices reinforce expectations that the Fed can stay on hold.
Canadian Dollar gathers strength on easing Fed rate hike bets
The USD/CAD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.3910 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as cooled US inflation data have tempered aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed) rate-hike bets.
France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.6%) in July
France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.6%) in July
France Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM) rose from previous -0.3%Â to 0.6% in July
France Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM) rose from previous -0.3%Â to 0.6% in July
France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (YoY) meets forecasts (2.4%) in July
France Consumer Price Index (EU norm) (YoY) meets forecasts (2.4%) in July