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British Pound: Fiscal risks cap upside against US Dollar – BNY
Geoff Yu at BNY argues that the Bank of England (BoE) is likely to keep policy unchanged despite energy-driven price pressures, as markets have already tightened financial conditions.
Japanese Yen: BoJ guidance and Fed surprise risk steer the yen – MUFG
MUFG’s Lee Hardman highlights that lower energy prices have eased pressure on Japanese policymakers and slowed USD/JPY’s climb below 164.00. Markets expect the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to keep rates unchanged but are focused on any hawkish signals on future hikes.
Australian Dollar: Extended RBA pause may weigh on AUD – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad sees above-target Australian inflation keeping Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hike risks alive, with June and Q2 Consumer Price Index (CPI) expected to show firm trimmed mean readings.
Iran’s Baghaei: Iran has not asked for resumption of talks with the US
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said during the European trading session on Monday that mediation efforts by Gulf countries towards the United States (US)-Iran diplomatic solution remain active, but Tehran is not having direct talks with Washington.
ECB’s Kazimir: One more interest rate hike is needed
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS), Peter Kazimir, seems to be leaning towards a hawkish monetary policy outlook.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: VCP breakout likely after Fed-BoE policy announcements
The British Pound (GBP) is up 0.15% to near 1.3345 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Monday.
Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index improves to 86.6 in July, beats estimates
The German IFO Institute Business Climate Index improves to 86.6 in July, higher than 86.1 estimates and the June’s reading of 85.7, revised higher from 85.6.
Indian Rupee: RBI inflow measures support against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts report that USD/INR was little changed near 96.57 on Friday but has edged higher since early July, largely reflecting renewed upward pressure from Oil prices. They argue that the recent pullback in Oil should ease some strain on the Rupee.
Eurozone Private Loans (YoY) came in at 3% below forecasts (3.1%) in June
Eurozone Private Loans (YoY) came in at 3% below forecasts (3.1%) in June
Germany IFO – Expectations rose from previous 84.1 to 86.7 in July
Germany IFO – Expectations rose from previous 84.1 to 86.7 in July
Germany IFO – Current Assessment fell from previous 87 to 86.5 in July
Germany IFO – Current Assessment fell from previous 87 to 86.5 in July
Germany IFO – Business Climate came in at 86.6, above expectations (86.1) in July
Germany IFO – Business Climate came in at 86.6, above expectations (86.1) in July
Forex Today: US and Iran halt strikes, boosting mood to start Fed week
Here is what you need to know on Monday, July 27: