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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Dollar finds resistance at the 161.75 previous support
The US Dollar (USD) holds losses below 161.75 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday following a 100-pip reversal earlier on the day.
Equities: Risk of renewed rates volatility – BNY
BNY strategist David Tam warns that a renewed rise in rates volatility, as measured by the MOVE Index, could pressure U.S. equities, particularly technology and growth segments. He says investors may need to reduce equity exposure, shorten portfolio equity duration and favor defensive sectors.
Canadian Dollar: Jobs and BoC caution shape outlook – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole highlights that Canada’s June jobs report is expected to show a sharp slowdown in hiring and a pickup in wage growth. He argues the bar for a hawkish shift by the Bank of Canada (BoC) remains high, with benign inflation and USMCA-related risks limiting hike prospects.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Recovers from three-week low; flat above 1.4150 ahead of jobs data
The USD/CAD pair stages a modest intraday recovery from the 1.4135 area, or a three-week low touched this Friday, and climbs to the top end of its daily range during the early European session.
Italy Industrial Output w.d.a (YoY) below forecasts (1.3%) in May: Actual (1.1%)
Italy Industrial Output w.d.a (YoY) below forecasts (1.3%) in May: Actual (1.1%)
Italy Industrial Output s.a. (MoM) below forecasts (-0.2%) in May: Actual (-0.3%)
Italy Industrial Output s.a. (MoM) below forecasts (-0.2%) in May: Actual (-0.3%)
Japanese Yen: Policy shift talk supports JPY – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny notes the Japanese Yen is leading G10 gains after Finance Minister Katayama unexpectedly urged households and the GPIF to increase investments in Japanese financial assets.
Japan’s Kihara says that specifics of monetary policy to be left to BoJ
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said during the European trading session on Friday that the specifics of monetary policy to be left to the Bank of Japan (BoJ).
Euro remains pinned at one-year lows against the British Pound as Euro Area inflation moderates
The Euro (EUR) remains on the defensive against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, with the EUR/GBP pair unable to take off from one-year lows at the 0.8515 area. Data from Germany and France confirmed that inflationary pressures moderated in June, which added pressure on the common currency.
British Pound: Upside risk toward resistance against US Dollar – UOB
According to UOB’s Quek Ser Leang, GBP/USD’s sharp rebound has left scope to test major resistance at 1.3445, though a clear break is seen as unlikely in the near term. Short-term support lies at 1.3390 and 1.3360.
Forex Today: US Dollar extends correction as US-Iran conflict remains under spotlight
Here is what you need to know on Friday, July 10:
Euro: Narrow path for sustained strength against US Dollar – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole writes that Middle East tensions have modestly re-tightened EUR/USD short-term swap rate differentials by around 10bp, though the spread remains wider than pre-war levels.
Austria Industrial Production (YoY) climbed from previous 0.6% to 0.7% in May
Austria Industrial Production (YoY) climbed from previous 0.6% to 0.7% in May