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Experts agree: Last week’s intervention might have altered Yen outlook
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trims some gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/JPY pair picking up to the mid-157.00s from Monday’s lows at 155.23.
Brazil Fipe's IPC Inflation down to -0.03% in July from previous 0.18%
Brazil Fipe's IPC Inflation down to -0.03% in July from previous 0.18%
Italy Retail Sales s.a. (MoM) below forecasts (0.1%) in June: Actual (-0.1%)
Italy Retail Sales s.a. (MoM) below forecasts (0.1%) in June: Actual (-0.1%)
Italy Retail Sales n.s.a (YoY) up to 3.1% in June from previous 2.2%
Italy Retail Sales n.s.a (YoY) up to 3.1% in June from previous 2.2%
Japanese Yen: Gains against US Dollar to remain limited – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists argue that recent Japanese Ministry of Finance (MoF) interventions and talk of joint United States (US)/Japan action have not changed the broader USD/JPY regime.
British Pound: Pullback seen within 1.3400–1.3475 band against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes GBP/USD reversed after an overbought spike to 1.3506, closing lower at 1.3434. The strategist sees scope for the pullback to extend but mainly within a 1.3400–1.3475 range, with a sustained drop below 1.3400 unlikely.
Euro stalls against British Pound as geopolitical uncertainty grips markets
The Euro (EUR) trades practically flat, a few pips below 0.8570 against the British Pound (GBP) on Tuesday, holding moderate gains after Monday's bounce from last week's lows at 0.8542.
Spain Unemployment Change registered at 19.5K above expectations (-20.3K) in July
Spain Unemployment Change registered at 19.5K above expectations (-20.3K) in July
Forex Today: Mideast uncertainty keeps USD supported ahead of next batch of US data
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, August 4:
Australian Dollar edges higher above 0.7000 on US-Iran breakthrough hopes
The AUD/USD pair gains momentum around 0.7020 during the early European session on Tuesday. Easing tensions in the Middle East improves risk sentiment and provides some support to the Australian Dollar (AUD) against the US Dollar (USD).
Equities: Cyclical rotation extends as tech recovers – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that global equities began August with fresh all-time highs in several MSCI indices. Gains were driven by sector rotation, with software rebounding 16% over the past week and lower Oil prices supporting sentiment.
France Budget Balance down to €-106.8B in June from previous €-93.3B
France Budget Balance down to €-106.8B in June from previous €-93.3B
Australia RBA Commodity Index SDR (YoY) down to 15.4% in July from previous 16.9%
Australia RBA Commodity Index SDR (YoY) down to 15.4% in July from previous 16.9%