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Fed's Musalem: Hiking rates now could save more aggressive action later
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem is crossing the wires with remarks on the economy and the monetary policy outlook, speaking in an interview with CNBC on Thursday.
US Dollar: Debasement worries weigh after buyback – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the US Dollar (USD) is extending losses to its weakest level since mid-June as markets react to the US Treasury’s decision to double bond buybacks.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Attempts to reclaim 0.8000 after defending the 100-day SMA
USD/CHF regains ground on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) stabilises following the previous day’s broad weakness, which pushed the pair below the 0.8000 psychological mark and to its lowest level since June 17, weakening the near-term bullish structure.
United States 4-Week Bill Auction increased to 3.64% from previous 3.625%
United States 4-Week Bill Auction increased to 3.64% from previous 3.625%
Bessent wants bigger bond buybacks, but markets barely blink
United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the Treasury could increase bond buybacks beyond $4 billion, partly to signal that current yields do not reflect underlying economic fundamentals. He stressed that interest rates have nothing to do with the buyback decision.
WTI hits three-week high as Iran deadlock supports Oil
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil rises 1.89% on Thursday and trades around $85.85 at the time of writing, after reaching a fresh three-week high at $87.38 earlier in the day.
Indonesia: Rupiah stability supports BI pause – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao notes Bank Indonesia (BI) kept its policy rate at 5.75% with Acting Governor Destry maintaining a neutral bias while flagging global risks. A strong domestic growth print and Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) stability underpin the decision.
Canadian Dollar remains supported by rising Oil prices and US tariff pause
USD/CAD remains under pressure on Thursday even as the US Dollar (USD) stages a modest recovery following the previous day’s sharp selloff. Higher Oil prices support the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD), keeping the pair near a three-month low.
British Pound: Sustained break above 1.3650 may open 1.41 – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note that GBP/USD gains into the mid-1.36s are driven more by US Dollar (USD) weakness than intrinsic British Pound (GBP) strength, though United Kingdom (UK) survey data show improving manufacturing orders and pricing power.
EUR/GBP eases from intraday highs as traders eye dual flash PMIs
EUR/GBP trades near the 0.8560s zone, having drifted steadily lower from near the 0.8585 area after failing to hold its push higher. The cross is down 0.15% in Thursday's American session with traders squaring up ahead of a data-heavy Friday.
South Korean Won: Leads Asia FX on tech support – MUFG
Lloyd Chan at MUFG highlights that the Korean Won has outperformed regional peers, helped by a softer Dollar and a resilient semiconductor and AI investment cycle supporting exports and inflows.
Swedish Krona: Riksbank keeps hikes on table – BNY
BNY Mellon’s Geoff Yu reports the Swedish Riksbank left its policy rate at 1.75%, judging the stance well balanced amid stronger growth and inflation but a softer labor market. Underlying inflation is near 2% and summer readings beat forecasts.
Egypt CBE Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (19%)
Egypt CBE Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (19%)