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United States Kansas Fed Manufacturing Activity remains at 17 in August
United States Kansas Fed Manufacturing Activity remains at 17 in August
Chinese Yuan: Structural export drivers outweigh CNY – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister examines whether the weaker CNY explains China’s rising export market share. Using bilateral real exchange rates across major partners, he finds no systematic link between CNY moves and market share gains, including in advanced sectors like electric cars.
Fed's Hammack says “now” is the time to tackle inflation
Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack crossed the wires on CNBC on Thursday as the Jackson Hole Symposium begins.
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at 15B, below expectations (19B) in August 21
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at 15B, below expectations (19B) in August 21
Oil: Hormuz traffic and policy risks – MUFG
MUFG's Derek Halpenny examines how uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz oil flows and tight US fuel inventories are shaping crude prices.
European Central Bank: September hike prospects strengthen – Nordea
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich argues that the European Central Bank remains focused on upside inflation risks and is likely to continue tightening policy.
Fed’s Schmid warns energy shock is leaking into the economy
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid warned on Thursday that inflation remains stubborn and that the energy shock is spreading into the broader economy. With the next meeting approaching, he said the Fed needs more information but remains committed to returning inflation to 2%.
Fed's Goolsbee warns political interference with Fed could fuel inflation
Chicago Federal Reserve (Fed) President Austan Goolsbee said on Thursday that the economy remains broadly stable but warned that tariffs and war-related price increases are complicating the inflation outlook.
Euro trims intraday losses as traders weigh Fed-ECB interest rate outlooks
EUR/USD holds firm on Thursday after coming under pressure on the previous day as the latest US inflation figures helped the US Dollar (USD) regain some lost ground.
US Dollar: Fed repricing risk weighs on usd – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is consolidating gains, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) testing its 200‑day moving average resistance and United States (US) data showing Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index inflation stuck above the Fed’s 2% target
Swedish Krona: Inflation risks may prompt tougher Riksbank stance - BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu says rising Swedish import prices and continued weakness in the krona are adding to inflation risks. He expects the Riksbank to adopt firmer language on SEK valuations and sees scope for the market to bring forward expectations for the next rate hike.
Russia Central Bank Reserves $ increased to $761.2B from previous $755.6B
Russia Central Bank Reserves $ increased to $761.2B from previous $755.6B
Euro: Choppy range trading outlook – Rabobank
Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses EUR/USD dynamics around divergent inflation and policy outlooks in the US and Eurozone.