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Swiss Franc edges up from lows against the US Dollar with US Retail Sales on tap
The Swiss Franc (CHF) picks up from two-week lows as the US Dollar (USD) struggles with markets cutting back bets of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September.
British Pound strengthens against US Dollar as traders price out hawkish Fed bets
The British Pound (GBP) trades 0.35% higher to near 1.3533 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday.
South African Rand: ZAR outperforms on carry and Gold – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists highlight that the South African Rand (ZAR) continues to outperform in CEEMEA, gaining about 2.4% versus the US Dollar (USD) in spot terms this month. USD/ZAR is close to breaking below 16.00 for the first time since February.
India FX Reserves, USD rose from previous $692.87BÂ to $707B in August 3
India FX Reserves, USD rose from previous $692.87BÂ to $707B in August 3
Canadian Dollar: Manufacturing sales drag from energy – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists forecast Canadian Manufacturing Sales to fall 0.4% month-on-month in June, weaker than the market’s -0.1% call, mainly due to lower petroleum prices.
Gold gains ground as US Dollar selling picks up, Fed rate hike bets fade
Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds on Friday after opening the day in negative territory and falling to a fresh weekly low of $4,311.
US Dollar Index: Range-bound Dollar as Fed odds ease – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the USD index (DXY) is trading near the lower end of its recent 99.50–100.00 range as cooling United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) have cut implied odds of a September Fed rate hike.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Posts fresh two-month low below 1.3900
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) outperforms a majority of its currency peers on Friday, with the USD/CAD pair trading 0.32% lower at around 1.3888. The Canadian currency gains on hopes of a United States (US)-Canada interim deal.
WTI Oil rebounds as supply tensions overshadow demand concerns
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil rebounds on Friday and trades around $80.80 at the time of writing, up 0.40% on the day. Oil prices recover some of their losses after two days of correction as investors remain concerned about energy supply disruptions in the Middle East.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Approaches 0.5900 resistance area as US Dollar weakensÂ
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) appreciates on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) loses ground across the board amid dwindling hopes of immediate Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index dips to 51 in August
The preliminary University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dipped in August to 51 from 55.2 in the previous month, missing economists’ expectations (54.5) and signalling extra weaknening in public confidence.
Euro holds gains above 1.1550 following Eurozone GDP and bright Trade Balance data
The Euro (EUR) holds moderate gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) came in line with market forecasts while June's Trade Balance beat forecasts.
US Dollar: Looking for a shift in Fedspeak – ING
ING strategists Francesco Pesole, Frantisek Taborsky and Chris Turner note that post-CPI summer conditions are suppressing FX volatility and keeping the Dollar broadly stable. They still see scope for a weaker Dollar as market expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening look overstated.