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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $63.10 per troy ounce, down 0.38% from the $63.35 it cost on Tuesday.
United Kingdom: Upside risks building for inflation – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Chief United Kingdom (UK) Economist Sanjay Raja notes that UK inflation data for July broadly matched expectations, with headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising and core CPI steady.
Euro remains stronger following July’s Eurozone HICP data
EUR/USD rises after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 1.1600 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair holds ground as the Euro (EUR) remains stronger following the release of Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data for July.
Copper: LME stock jump eases supply squeeze – ING
ING’s commodities team highlights that Copper prices on the LME have retreated sharply, falling below $14,000/t as a significant increase in on-warrant inventories eases the previous supply squeeze.
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) came in at 0.2% below forecasts (2.8%) in July
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) came in at 0.2% below forecasts (2.8%) in July
United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 2.7%Â to 2% in June
United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 2.7%Â to 2% in June
Swiss Franc picks up within range, USDollar softens awaiting Fed minutes
The Swiss Franc (CHF) appreciates moderately on Wednesday, as the US Dollar (USD) pulls back against major peers, with investors bracing for the release of the minutes of July’s Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy meeting, due later on the day.
Indian Rupee: Range-bound with RBI support against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank FX analysts Charlie Lay and Moses Lim see USD/INR staying broadly stable as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) keeps the policy repo rate at 5.25% and remains in wait-and-see mode.
Gold: Pullback risk with higher yields and Oil – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that Gold’s rebound has lost momentum as renewed Oil gains and higher long-end US yields revive inflation concerns. Daily charts show fading bullish momentum and a lower Relative Strength Index (RSI) from near overbought levels.
Dow Jones futures pause as tech sell-off, oil pressures weigh on sentiment
Dow Jones futures inch higher 0.06% to trade around 53,440 during European hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures remain steady near 7,710, and Nasdaq 100 futures edge lower 0.03%, trading near 29,580.
United States Dollar Index slumps in countdown to FOMC minutes
The US Dollar (USD) trades lower against its major currency peers on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes of the July policy meeting, which will be published at 18:00 GMT.
US Dollar: Range-bound trading as FOMC minutes loom – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes that the Dollar remains supported by higher energy prices and long-end US yields, but FX volatility is still low, favouring carry trades.
WTI holds ground around $84.50 as supply risks increase due to US-Iran peace uncertainty
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price moves sideways after three days of gains, trading around $84.50 per barrel during the European hours on Wednesday.