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United States Redbook Index (YoY) increased to 8.7% in July 31 from previous 8.3%
United States Redbook Index (YoY) increased to 8.7% in July 31 from previous 8.3%
US Dollar: Dip after FOMC but strength expected – HSBC
HSBC strategists discuss the US Dollar (USD) reaction to the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, where the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept rates at 3.50-3.75% despite some dissent for a hike.
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 53.5, above expectations (50.2) in July
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 53.5, above expectations (50.2) in July
Canadian Dollar weakens as Oil prices slide on US-Iran deal hopes
USD/CAD reverses its earlier losses on Tuesday as falling Oil prices weigh on the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on US-Iran talks.
Japanese Yen: Intervention focus and Dollar supply - BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights ongoing market focus on Japanese Yen intervention, noting authorities stepped back from action overnight as Tokyo seeks to preserve its International Monetary Fund (IMF) free‑floating status.
New Zealand Dollar: Labor market soft, RBNZ hike eyed – TD Securities
TD Securities’ Australia/NZ macro team sees New Zealand Employment growth at 0.1% q/q in Q2, insufficient to match population gains. They expect the Unemployment Rate to rise to 5.4%, returning to its recent cycle high and aligning with the RBNZ’s May forecast.
Mexico Consumer Confidence: 45 (July) vs 43.8
Mexico Consumer Confidence: 45 (July) vs 43.8
Mexico Consumer Confidence s.a climbed from previous 43.8 to 45.1 in July
Mexico Consumer Confidence s.a climbed from previous 43.8 to 45.1 in July
US Dollar: FOMC fallout weighs on USD – MUFG
Lee Hardman at MUFG highlights that the US Dollar index has fallen back below 100.00 following last week’s FOMC meeting, as the Fed left rates on hold and Chair Kevin Warsh offered less hawkish guidance.
Silver shines near $60 as falling Oil supports precious metals
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $59.80 at the time of writing on Tuesday, up 2.81% on the day.
Copper: Tariff uncertainty and tight supply – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu notes Copper is surging as tighter availability meets uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs, with shipments to the United States draining inventories elsewhere and constrained mine output leaving the market exposed to squeezes.
South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales rose from previous 54482Â to 57708 in July
South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales rose from previous 54482Â to 57708 in July
Canada Imports increased to $73.63B in June from previous $72.86B
Canada Imports increased to $73.63B in June from previous $72.86B