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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Bears look at 1.3850 support after rejection at 1.3900
The US Dollar (USD) resumes its broader bearish trend with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) drawing support from higher Oil prices and a deal with the US to pause 50% tariffs on Canadian exports.
British Pound: BoE outlook steady with CPI and jobs data – MUFG
Derek Halpenny at MUFG notes that UK July CPI came in broadly as expected, with the headline rate rising to 2.9% mainly on higher utility bills, while services inflation eased.
Equities: Chip-led selloff under stagflation pressure – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists note that global equities endured another difficult session as rising yields and higher Oil reinforced a stagflationary backdrop. US indices, led by chip stocks and the NASDAQ, extended declines, while the STOXX Europe 600 posted its fifth consecutive drop.
Forex Today: UK inflation data arrive mixed, focus shifts to FOMC Minutes
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, August 19:
Indonesian Rupiah holds firm as BI keeps rate steady at 5.75%
USD/IDR depreciates after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 17,870 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair holds losses as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) remains stronger following the release of the interest rate decision by the Bank Indonesia (BI).
Canadian Dollar: Tariff delay offers only muted relief – Commerzbank
Michael Pfister at Commerzbank reports that new 50% US tariffs on selected Canadian goods have been delayed by three days as an agreement is reportedly close, prompting only a modest Canadian Dollar (CAD) rebound amid uncertainty over the deal’s durability.
Indonesia Bank Indonesia Rate meets expectations (5.75%)
Indonesia Bank Indonesia Rate meets expectations (5.75%)
Oil: Inventory draws and risk premiums support prices – ING
ING strategists Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that Oil prices have risen for a fourth straight session, supported by US-Iran tensions and concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
ECB's Rehn: Keeping inflation expectations anchored is essential
European Central Bank (ECB) official and Finnish Central Bank Governor Olli Rehn said in a written copy of a speech, released during the European trading session on Wednesday, that it is essential to keep inflation expectations anchored.
Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD tests levels sub-$63.00 as bearish pressure mounts
Silver (XAG/USD) trades lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, exploring prices below the $63.00 level at the time of writing, after a reversal from the $66.50 area on Tuesday.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Weakens below 0.5900, but staying supported above 100-day SMA
The NZD/USD pair trades with mild losses around 0.5875 during the early European session on Wednesday. Escalating tensions in the Middle East boost a safe-haven currency such as the US Dollar (USD) and act as a headwind for the pair.Â
Indonesian Rupiah: Oil gains and BI decision shape IDR – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) weakness is driven by higher Oil prices and elevated global yields, even as domestic sentiment improves after President Prabowo’s speeches and the BI governor nomination.
Austria HICP (MoM) meets forecasts (-0.4%) in July
Austria HICP (MoM) meets forecasts (-0.4%) in July