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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 Reserve’s (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.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Fading bullish momentum puts focus on 1.1500 support
EUR/USD edges lower on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as the US Dollar (USD) shrugs off in-line US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1521 after touching an intraday high of 1.1563.
United States 10-Year Note Auction increased to 4.683% from previous 4.58%
United States 10-Year Note Auction increased to 4.683% from previous 4.58%
WTI holds firm as Strait of Hormuz concerns outweigh sharp US inventory build
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades in a narrow range on Wednesday as traders weigh a sharp rise in US crude inventories against persistent supply risks in the Middle East. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $82.20 per barrel, hovering near a one-and-a-half-week high.
British Pound holds near 1.3500 as CPI relief meets Hormuz risk
The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds firm within familiar levels on Wednesday after the US inflation report was in line with estimates, a relief for the Federal Reserve (Fed), which is laser-focused on tackling higher prices. The GBP/USD pair trades at around 1.3500 after reaching a high of 1.3546.
Australian Dollar slips as US Dollar steadies post CPI
AUD/USD is trading near the 0.7070 zone, holding onto a minority of Wednesday's gains after the pair touched a session high near 0.7090.
Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) down to 0.5% in July from previous 0.87%
Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) down to 0.5% in July from previous 0.87%
Singapore Dollar: Strong Singapore growth supports SGD against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts highlight that Singapore’s final Q2 GDP was revised up, lifting H1 growth to 6.1% year-on-year and prompting MTI to raise its 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5–5.5%.
New Zealand Dollar struggles as political uncertainty overshadows US inflation
NZD/USD retreats to around 0.5865 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.25% on the day. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD), while inflation data from the United States (US) triggers only a limited reaction across the foreign exchange market.
Cooler inflation buys the Dow Jones Industrial Average nothing
The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) landed at 12:30 GMT on every line the consensus had written for it, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has spent the hours since handing back the few minutes of enthusiasm that followed.
Japanese Yen pares gains against US Dollar as markets digest US CPI
The Japanese Yen trims its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as in-line US CPI data fails to trigger a significant move. At the time of writing, USD/JPY trades around 159.20 after touching an intraday low of 158.58.
Oil: Tightening supply supports elevated prices – BNY
BNY notes Crude Oil prices remain elevated as doubts over a US–Iran deal heighten supply concerns.