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Germany ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment improves more than expected to 34.2 in August
German ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment arrives at 34.2 in August, beating the estimates of 30.0 and the July reading of 26.3.
Germany ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment above expectations (30) in August: Actual (34.2)
Germany ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment above expectations (30) in August: Actual (34.2)
Germany ZEW Survey – Current Situation registered at -61.1 above expectations (-68.8) in August
Germany ZEW Survey – Current Situation registered at -61.1 above expectations (-68.8) in August
US Dollar: Dovish Fed repricing versus strong flows – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights a mixed backdrop for the Dollar, with dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) repricing seen capping US Dollar (USD) rebounds even as foreign demand remains strong.
Fiscal concerns and doubts on Fed independence send US yields to long-term highs
US Treasury yields keep rising across the curve this week, with the yield for the 30-year Treasury bond reaching its highest level since 2007, during the global financial crisis, at 5.33% so far on Monday.
Brent: Rally extends above $91/bbl – ING
ING strategists Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that Brent Oil has extended its rally, trading above $91/bbl as geopolitical risks and supply concerns support prices.
Euro: Overvaluation and energy risks weigh against US Dollar – MUFG
MUFG’s Halpenny notes that EUR/USD remains capped near its 200-day moving average at 1.1630 and is 2.5%-3.0% overvalued in the bank’s short-term model.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds breakout near 0.7100
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades almost flat at around 0.7100 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Tuesday, but is close to its over two-month high of 0.7130 posted on Monday.
Dow Jones futures drop as soaring US yields, US-Iran friction rattle markets
Dow Jones futures fall by 0.25%, trading around 53,410 during European hours on Tuesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures decline 0.52% to near 7,730, and Nasdaq 100 futures slip 0.92%, trading near 29,820.
United Kingdom: Stagnation with stabilisation signs – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Chief UK Economist Sanjay Raja notes that while the United Kingdom (UK) economy has exceeded expectations, the labour market remains stagnant, with the jobless rate stuck at 4.9% and payrolled employees falling.
Canadian Dollar: Fragile recovery tied to US – Commerzbank
Commerzbank FX analyst Michael Pfister highlights that the Canadian Dollar’s recent weakness contrasts with a fragile recovery in Canada’s real economy.
New Zealand Dollar declines due to increased risk aversion
NZD/USD depreciates after two days of losses, trading around 0.5880 during the European hours on Tuesday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) holds ground on safe-haven flows amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
United States Dollar Index extends recovery from two-month low; trades above 99.50
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, builds on the overnight goodish rebound from the 99.30 area, or the lowest level since June 5, and gains some follow-through traction on Tuesday.