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Japanese Yen: Slightly bullish within broad range against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann describe USD/JPY price action as lacking fresh clues after swings between 158.33 and 159.13, leaving intraday trade likely confined to 158.55–159.30.
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Bears remain in control with 0.8550 support area on focus
The Euro (EUR) extends losses as the British Pound (GBP) seems to be coping better with the moderate risk-off mood amid growing tensions between the US and Iran, as Washington pledged an “economic D-Day” on the Islamic Republic.
Turkish Lira: Policy normalisation supports carry appeal – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) has restarted one-week repo operations, shifting funding back to the 37% policy rate from the 40% overnight lending rate after a prior effective 300bp hike.
British Pound refreshes monthly high; looks to extend rally above 217.00 vs weak Yen
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some dip-buyers near the 216.20 area and touches a fresh monthly high during the early part of the European session on Monday. Spot prices currently trade just above the 217.00 mark and seem poised to appreciate further amid a broadly weaker Japanese Yen (JPY).
Forex Today: Majors stay quiet as investors await US' 'economic D-Day' sanctions
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Euro: ECB patience with inflation and growth tension – BNY
Geoff Yu at BNY notes that Europe is seeking a Goldilocks mix of improving activity without reigniting inflation, with Euro strength already tightening conditions.
British Pound holds near six-month highs as debt woes keep US Dollar rallies shallow
The British Pound (GBP) holds mild gains for the fourth consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on a calm Monday session, as ongoing concerns about the US Treasury’s bond buyback plans keep US Dollar bulls subdued.
British Pound: Range-trade now, 1.3700 in sight against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD remains in a short-term consolidation, with price action confined between 1.3620 and 1.3665 after an overbought push to 1.3675.
Canadian Dollar: Trade conflict weighs on Loonie – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister says the latest breakdown in US–Canada trade talks and Ottawa’s planned retaliatory tariffs point to a potentially protracted trade conflict.
Australian Dollar holds near June highs, above 0.7150 ahead of expected Iran sanctions
The AUD/USD pair extends the sideways consolidative price move near its highest level since early June, touched on Friday, and holds steady above mid-0.7100s through the early European session.
ECB's Cipollone: Risk of economic stagnation and sharp inflation rise is rather remote
European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said that the risk of economic stagnation and a sharp increase in inflation due to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is rather remote, Reuters reported on Monday.
Canadian Dollar declines as US-Canada trade talks collapse
The USD/CAD pair recovers some lost ground to near 1.3820 during the early European session on Monday. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) after US-Canada talks collapse into a trade war.
Equities: Resilience supported by strong macro – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team reports that Equities ended Friday higher, though several markets, especially in the US, finished the week lower. The team stresses that robust macro and earnings data, plus sector leadership from Materials over Utilities, show no defensive rotation.