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European Central Bank: September hike still on table – Commerzbank
Commerzbank economists led by Dr. Marco Wagner and Dr. Jörg Krämer expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to leave rates unchanged in July but still deliver a further 25 bps hike in September.
Euro trims losses against the British Pound, supported by ECB tightening hopes
The Euro (EUR) trades higher against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, returning to levels near 0.8500 from 13-month lows of 0.8455 amid speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) will hike rates in the coming months.
Euro: Bullish bias but capped by resistance against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report EUR/USD has eased after Wednesday’s surge, with current price action seen as consolidation between 1.1420 and 1.1465.
Japanese Yen: Supply, inflation and fiscal risks – Rabobank
Rabobank discusses Japanese Yen dynamics around Japan’s high debt-to-GDP ratio, fiscal credibility and the BoJ’s gradual policy normalization.
Austria HICP (MoM) in line with forecasts (-0.3%) in June
Austria HICP (MoM) in line with forecasts (-0.3%) in June
Equities: Global tech-led selloff deepens – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Early Morning Reid describes a broad slump in global equities driven by renewed doubts over the AI trade. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% with futures down further, while the Nikkei, CSI 300 and Hang Seng posted sharp declines.
Euro steadies against Canadian Dollar ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
EUR/CAD remains flat after experiencing volatility, trading around 1.6070 during the early European hours on Friday. The currency cross may experience downward pressure due to potential weakness in the Euro (EUR).
Austria HICP (YoY) dipped from previous 3.7%Â to 3.2% in June
Austria HICP (YoY) dipped from previous 3.7%Â to 3.2% in June
Austria HICP (MoM) came in at 0%, above expectations (-0.3%) in June
Austria HICP (MoM) came in at 0%, above expectations (-0.3%) in June
British Pound: Pullback pauses within near-term range against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Christopher Wong note GBP/USD has corrected sharply from recent highs near 1.3556 but now looks set to consolidate between 1.3450 and 1.3520 intraday.
New Zealand Dollar declines below 0.5850 as US launches wave of strikes against Iran
The NZD/USD pair edges lower to around 0.5840 during the early European session on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) as escalating tensions in the Middle East trigger risk-off sentiment, weighing on the riskier assets.
Euro: Looking for direction against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes EUR/USD is struggling for clear direction as the Iran conflict, Oil prices, and diverging inflation dynamics cloud the outlook.
Japan’s Katayama says no change in stance that BoJ decides specific monetary policy
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that there’s no change to the government's stance that specific monetary policy means it's up to the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to decide.Â