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British Pound: Gains near key projections against Euro – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux highlights that EUR/GBP has extended its decline after breaking a Head and Shoulders neckline at 0.8610, with the move now seen as stretched. The cross has dropped to a 0.84 handle, its lowest since June last year, a 4.5% fall since November.
Euro holds gains at one-month highs near 186.00 despite Japanese Yen’s strength
The Euro (EUR) trades practically flat, just below one-month highs at 186.00 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, consolidating gains after rallying about 0.8% so far this week.
Spain 30-y Bond Auction increased to 4.286% from previous 4.038%
Spain 30-y Bond Auction increased to 4.286% from previous 4.038%
BoE’s Breeden: The central bank remains vigilant to inflation risks
Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said during the European trading session on Thursday that the United Kingdom (UK) inflation would have been at the central bank’s 2% target if the Middle East war had not happened.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bulls have the upper hand above 0.8000 resistance-turned-support
The USD/CHF pair struggles to capitalize on a modest intraday uptick on Wednesday and trades around the 0.8060 area during the early European session, just above the weekly low touched the previous day.
SNB Minutes: Willingness to intervene against excessive Swiss Franc appreciation increases
The Swiss Franc (CHF) appears to remain muted following the release of the SNB meeting minutes. In the European trade, USD/CHF rises to near 0.8066 due to slight gains in the US Dollar (USD).
Turkey Budget Balance up to 114.2B in June from previous -298.2B
Turkey Budget Balance up to 114.2B in June from previous -298.2B
Italy Consumer Price Index (MoM) meets forecasts (0%) in June
Italy Consumer Price Index (MoM) meets forecasts (0%) in June
Italy Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with forecasts (3%) in June
Italy Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with forecasts (3%) in June
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (YoY) came in at 3% below forecasts (3.1%) in June
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (YoY) came in at 3% below forecasts (3.1%) in June
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (MoM) registered at 0%, below expectations (0.1%) in June
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (MoM) registered at 0%, below expectations (0.1%) in June
Canadian Dollar: Trend depends on Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister argues that recent Canadian labour data and the Bank of Canada’s latest decision suggest domestic monetary policy is unlikely to reverse the downtrend in USD/CAD.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Testing range top at 1.1485 amid stronger momentum
The Euro (EUR) edges higher on Thursday, with the US Dollar (USD) on its back foot, as recent US inflation figures triggered a significant repricing of near-term rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed).