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The Canadian Dollar round-trips as Fed officials differ on hike timing
Tuesday's two Canadian catalysts, a flat July for the economy and a later start to Bank of Canada (BoC) bond buying, didn't move USD/CAD. The pair went above 1.4200 for the first time since early July and fell back twice.
Fed’s Williams says worst inflation shocks have passed
New York Federal Reserve (Fed) President John Williams spoke at the University of Buffalo and said that “price stability is foundational for the economy,” adding that “determining how restrictive monetary policy is is hard.”
United States Dollar Index approaches yearly peak on hawkish Fed outlook
The US Dollar Index (DXY) extends gains on Tuesday, approaching its year-to-date high as expectations of further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest-rate hikes drive strong demand for the Greenback.
Fed’s Williams says no rush after September hike
The New York Fed Governor John Williams said that he “sees no need for urgency after September rate hike,” a dovish statement that pushed the US Dollar Index (DXY) modestly lower, though it remains positive in the day.
Fed’s Goolsbee: Persistent inflation is like “playing with fire”
Chicago Federal Reserve (Fed) President Austan Goolsbee, a voter in the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in 2027, said Tuesday that “the fact that we have been 5 ½ years above inflation target is playing with fire,” adding that “massive deficits” can overheat the economy.
Forex Today: Focus shifts to US PCE, ADP, inflation in OZ and Chinese PMIs
The US Dollar (USD) has accelerated its recovery, adding to the positive start to the week and clinching new multi-week tops, always helped by the persistent advance in US Treasury yields and unabated geopolitical concerns.
Fed’s Musalem says policy still accommodative as demand fuels inflation
St. Louis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Alberto Musalem crossed the wires on Tuesday, saying that central bankers needn’t make promises but should tell the public how and why the central bank makes policy decisions.
Fed’s Barr calls economy “strikingly” resilient, defends last hike
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Michael Barr said Tuesday that he sees “elevated wage rates in the skilled trades,” and added that the resilience of the US economy is “striking.”
Silver price retreats as rising US yields, Hormuz tensions bolster US Dollar
Silver (XAG/USD) retreats on Tuesday and trades around $60.75 at the time of writing, down 0.38% on the day.
Fed’s Barr says policy needs recalibration, more adjustments likely
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Michael Barr said on Tuesday that “there is a need to recalibrate policy” and that the base case is that “further policy adjustments” are likely needed.
ECB’s DeMarco backs October hike as core inflation stays firm
Alexander DeMarco, the Governor of the Central Bank of Malta and member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB), crossed the wires on Tuesday, saying that “stronger core inflation” could be a reason for the central bank to act, and that he supports a rate hike in October.
British Pound slips as 2004-era US yields lift the US Dollar
The Pound Sterling (GBP) drops some 0.38% against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as the latter continues to appreciate, even though US Consumer Confidence deteriorated and jobs data confirmed the strength of the US labor market.
United States 52-Week Bill Auction climbed from previous 3.98% to 4.4%
United States 52-Week Bill Auction climbed from previous 3.98% to 4.4%