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British Pound holds near 1.3500 as CPI relief meets Hormuz risk
The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds firm within familiar levels on Wednesday after the US inflation report was in line with estimates, a relief for the Federal Reserve (Fed), which is laser-focused on tackling higher prices. The GBP/USD pair trades at around 1.3500 after reaching a high of 1.3546.
Australian Dollar slips as US Dollar steadies post CPI
AUD/USD is trading near the 0.7070 zone, holding onto a minority of Wednesday's gains after the pair touched a session high near 0.7090.
Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) down to 0.5% in July from previous 0.87%
Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) down to 0.5% in July from previous 0.87%
Singapore Dollar: Strong Singapore growth supports SGD against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts highlight that Singapore’s final Q2 GDP was revised up, lifting H1 growth to 6.1% year-on-year and prompting MTI to raise its 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5–5.5%.
New Zealand Dollar struggles as political uncertainty overshadows US inflation
NZD/USD retreats to around 0.5865 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.25% on the day. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD), while inflation data from the United States (US) triggers only a limited reaction across the foreign exchange market.
Cooler inflation buys the Dow Jones Industrial Average nothing
The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) landed at 12:30 GMT on every line the consensus had written for it, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has spent the hours since handing back the few minutes of enthusiasm that followed.
Japanese Yen pares gains against US Dollar as markets digest US CPI
The Japanese Yen trims its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as in-line US CPI data fails to trigger a significant move. At the time of writing, USD/JPY trades around 159.20 after touching an intraday low of 158.58.
Oil: Tightening supply supports elevated prices – BNY
BNY notes Crude Oil prices remain elevated as doubts over a US–Iran deal heighten supply concerns.
Silver jumps more than 2% after US inflation meets expectations
Silver (XAG/USD) accelerates its advance on Wednesday and trades around $66.00 at the time of writing, up 2.18% on the day.
US Dollar: Bearish momentum extends after CPI – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists note that July US inflation came in broadly in line with expectations, with headline CPI rising 0.1% m/m and core CPI increasing 0.2% m/m.
President Trump says US has "total control" of Hormuz
United States (US) President Donald Trump used a post on Truth Social to declare that the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday., Trump boasted about the American naval presence near the Persian Gulf, which he described as "a wall of steel".
Euro steadies against Pound Sterling as traders await UK GDP verdict
The Euro (EUR) steadies against the Pound Sterling (GBP) on Wednesday, with EUR/GBP trading flat near the 0.8540 zone after two consecutive declines.
Emerging Markets: Steepening Treasuries curb appeal – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu reports that sovereign bonds from commodity-based EM economies have seen accelerated selling after the Fed decision, despite a weaker Dollar and lower U.S. real yields.