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Euro reverses from two-day high, fade US soft CPI move
The Euro reversed course after reaching a two-day high of 1.1563, following the release of a benign US inflation report for July, which triggered a repricing for a less âhawkishâ Federal Reserve, throughout 2026.
Chinese Yuan: Credit softness may spur PBoC easing â Commerzbank
Commerzbankâs Charlie Lay and Dr. Henry Hao point out USD/CNY is stable around 6.75, with their model implying a slightly stronger PBoC fix.
Mexican Peso rallies to two-year high as soft CPI hits Fed bets
The Mexican Peso (MXN) appreciates on Wednesday against the US Dollar (USD) to levels last seen in May 2024 following a decline in US inflation, as markets expected, softer-than-expected, which trims bets of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in its next meeting.
New Zealand Dollar slips as Middle East uncertainty weighs on Kiwi
NZD/USD is trading near 0.5860, down over 0.30% on Wednesday and falling for the third consecutive day.
United States Monthly Budget Statement below forecasts ($-346B) in July: Actual ($-432B)
United States Monthly Budget Statement below forecasts ($-346B) in July: Actual ($-432B)
Singapore Dollar: Upside risk builds against US Dollar â UOB
UOBâs Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/SGD closed little changed around 1.2800, with the S$NEER trading 1.7% above its mid-point and implying a 1.2760â1.2822 range.
Commodity FX: Growth constraints cap carry â BNY
BNYâs Geoff Yu notes that a less hawkish Fed has weakened the Dollar but failed to spark a sustained bid in commodity FX such as Norwegian Krone (NOK), Australian Dollar (AUD) and Emerging Markets (EM) currencies Chilean Peso (CLP), South African Rand (ZAR) and Brazilian Real (BRL).
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bearish flag forms as bulls eye 0.8200
The USD/CHF pair edges higher by some 0.30% on Wednesday, refreshing ten-day highs of 0.8138, as the uptrend is poised to extend if it clears key resistance levels.
Chinese Yuan: Range trade and upside risk against US Dollar â UOB
UOBâs Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CNH has been confined to a tight range and expect the Dollar to trade between 6.7430 and 6.7530 in the near term.
Forex Today: US Dollar firms ahead of a packed session
The US Dollar (USD) has extended its recovery on Wednesday following a Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that printed in line with forecasts. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has pushed back above the 100.00 mark, and the bid has broadened out against most majors heading into a data-heavy Thursday.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG turns bullish, eyes 200-day SMA
Silver (XAG/USD) price surges over 1.40% on Wednesday as the latest inflation report in the United States (US) showed that prices are cooling, on its way towards the Federal Reserveâs (Fed) goal of 2%. At the time of writing, the XAG/USD pair trades at $65.53 after reaching a daily high of $66.80.
Gold price shines above $4,400 as inflation dip fuels Fed relief
Gold price (XAU/USD) registers gains of over 1% on Wednesday as US inflation data aligns with estimates, easing the Federal Reserveâs (Fed) task of further tightening monetary policy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) continues its downward trajectory.
Japanese Yen stumbles as US Dollar strengthens
USD/JPY is back around the mid-159.00s area, testing the day's highs after rebounding sharply from a low around the 158.60 level.