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Indian Rupee: RBI seen delaying rate hikes – MUFG
Michael Wan at MUFG reports that India’s July Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.45% year-on-year, slightly below consensus but above June’s 4.38%, driven mainly by higher food prices.
Australian Dollar: Upside risk intact above 0.7025 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report AUD/USD briefly broke above 0.7075 to 0.7091 before retreating to close almost unchanged at 0.7063.
Swiss Franc: Soft profile sustained on SNB stance – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the Swiss Franc (CHF) has weakened toward their year-end EUR/CHF target of 0.94, making it a preferred funding currency for carry trades.
Norway Norges Bank Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (4.25%)
Norway Norges Bank Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (4.25%)
Norwegian Krone: Dovish risks but bullish view against Euro – ING
Francesco Pesole at ING sees some downside risks for the Norwegian Krone from Norges Bank’s meeting, as benign CPI‑ATE prints could tilt communication slightly less hawkish. He still expects rates to stay at 4.25% today and another hike later this year, but is less convinced about multiple moves.
Japanese Yen holds ground due to potential intervention from Japanese authorities
USD/JPY inches lower after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 159.40 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency pair hovers near the crucial 160.00 level, keeping traders on high alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.
Forex Today: US Dollar stabilizes ahead of next batch of US data
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British Pound: Upside capped near 1.3555 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD briefly traded above 1.3535 to 1.3540 before slipping back to close at 1.3496. Intraday, the pair is seen range-trading between 1.3475 and 1.3525.
Indonesian Rupiah remains subdued as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar
USD/IDR gains ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 17,920 during the early European hours on Thursday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) recovers its daily losses amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
Canadian Dollar extends pullback from two-month high as oil-driven Fed hike bets lift USD
The USD/CAD pair builds on the previous day's bounce from the 1.3900 neighborhood, or a two-month low, and gains follow-through positive traction for the second straight day on Thursday.
Turkey Current Account Balance came in at $-4.194B, above forecasts ($-5B) in June
Turkey Current Account Balance came in at $-4.194B, above forecasts ($-5B) in June
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) came in at 0%, above expectations (-0.1%) in July
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) came in at 0%, above expectations (-0.1%) in July
Spain Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 3.6%, above expectations (3.5%) in July
Spain Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 3.6%, above expectations (3.5%) in July