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South Korean Won nears four-month highs despite the KOSPI index selloff
The South Korean Won (KRW) extends gains for the second consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD), and is set for a 6.5% monthly rally. Strong South Korean macroeconomic data and market expectations of monetary tightening by the Bank of Korea have offset the KOSPI Index’s sell-off.
Euro: Softer Fed signals may lift EUR against US Dollar - Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke argues that the FOMC under Chair Kevin Warsh is likely to deliver a "hawkish hold", with markets already pricing at least one Fed rate hike by year-end.
Norway Retail Sales increased to 1.8% in June from previous -2.1%
Norway Retail Sales increased to 1.8% in June from previous -2.1%
South Africa Private Sector Credit: 7.8% (June) vs previous 8.57%
South Africa Private Sector Credit: 7.8% (June) vs previous 8.57%
South Africa M3 Money Supply (YoY) declined to 9.31% in June from previous 9.59%
South Africa M3 Money Supply (YoY) declined to 9.31% in June from previous 9.59%
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Seems vulnerable near 0.6950 after soft CPI-driven breakdown
The AUD/USD pair attracts sellers for the third straight day on Wednesday and dives to an over two-week trough following the release of softer Australian consumer inflation figures.
Indonesian Rupiah gains as Fed uncertainty weighs on US Dollar
USD/IDR depreciates after two days of gains, trading around 18,120 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. However, the pair has lost ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) upcoming policy decision.
Iran's IRGC confirms striking US base in Jordan
In European trade on Wednesday, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announces that it fired several ballistic missiles at a United States (US) air base and the military Central Command (CENTCOM) center in Jordan.
New Zealand Dollar holds steady below 0.5900 vs USD as traders seem hesitant ahead of FOMC
The NZD/USD pair struggles to build on the overnight bounce from the 0.5860 horizontal support and seesaws between tepid gains/minor losses during the Asian session on Wednesday.
British Pound gains ground as US Dollar struggles ahead of Fed decision
GBP/USD edges higher after remaining flat in the previous day, trading around 1.3300 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency pair gains ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) upcoming policy decision.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Eyes rising wedge top at 187.00
EUR/JPY moves little after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 186.60 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency cross is maintaining a bullish near-term tone as it holds above both the nine-period and 50-period Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).
Euro advances as US Dollar declines ahead of Fed policy decision
EUR/USD holds ground for the second successive day, trading around 1.1390 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Canadian Dollar remains on the front foot as USD bulls turn cautious ahead of Fed decision
The USD/CAD pair is seen consolidating around the 1.4100 mark during the Asian session as traders keenly await the outcome of a two-day FOMC policy meeting, due later this Wednesday.