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Euro: Recovery stalls near 1.1550 resistance against US Dollar â Scotiabank
Scotiabank highlights that the Euro is slightly softer versus the Dollar after touching levels last seen in mid-June, with fundamentals still supportive as yield spreads turn. Spot has nearly converged with their fair value based on the 2-year GermanyâUS spread.
Japanese Yen falls as Initial Jobless claims hold tight
USD/JPY trades modestly higher near 158.20 on Thursday, extending a fourth session of Japanese Yen (JPY) softness as the pair claws back ground lost to last week's coordinated Japan-United States (US) intervention.
The RBI held at 5.25% and India attracted $41 billion: Why the Rupee still faces a ceiling
The Indian Rupee (INR) has found local support against the US Dollar (USD), with USD/INR easing to around 95.10 following the Reserve Bank of Indiaâs (RBI) decision to hold its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25% for a fourth consecutive meeting.
Indian Rupee: Foreign inflows to aid INR against US Dollar â ING
ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song note that the Indian Rupee (INR) has given back much of its June gains as USâIran tensions and rising Oil prices hurt sentiment.
United Kingdom: Confidence may unlock household spending â Rabobank
Rabobankâs Stefan Koopman analyses United Kingdom demand prospects under Prime Minister Burnhamâs shift from âsecuronomicsâ to âvibonomicsâ. The report argues that elevated household saving and weak confidence leave scope for a temporary consumption boost if sentiment improves.
Australia's AAA credit was just reaffirmed: Why the Australian Dollar still faces growth headwinds
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is balancing solid long-term fiscal fundamentals against near-term growth headwinds and shifting central bank expectations.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Buyers challenge 100-day SMA as momentum turns bullish
EUR/USD trades on the back foot on Thursday, snapping a two-day winning streak as the US Dollar (USD) steadies. Still, the near-term technical picture remains bullish following the late-July rebound from below 1.1400. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1534, down 0.15% on the day.
Canadian Dollar: Gains hinge on 1.3970 against US Dollar â Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is effectively flat versus the US Dollar (USD) but modestly outperforming other majors, trading close to their fair value estimate around 1.40.
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change came in at 33B, above expectations (31B) in July 31
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change came in at 33B, above expectations (31B) in July 31
Copper: Tight supply keeps prices elevated â ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report Copper prices trading above $14,000/t on the LME and near record levels on Comex, driven by metal diversion into the US ahead of potential tariff decisions.
New Zealand Dollar slips as safe-haven demand lifts the US Dollar
NZD/USD trades around 0.5880 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.10% on the day. The pair remains under pressure as renewed demand for the US Dollar (USD) emerges, with investors seeking safe-haven assets amid fresh geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Australian Dollar comes under pressure as US Dollar snaps two-day decline
AUD/USD edges lower on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) steadies following two consecutive days of losses. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.7036, down roughly 0.32% on the day.
United States Wholesale Inventories came in at 0.2% below forecasts (0.3%) in June
United States Wholesale Inventories came in at 0.2% below forecasts (0.3%) in June