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Equities: AI earnings revive risk appetite after tech weakness - Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists note that United States (US) equities had a mixed session as Magnificent 7 weakness weighed on the S&P 500, even as the equal-weighted index reached a fresh record.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Nearing 0.5860 support area amid by risk-off markets, domestic politics
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) accelerates its reversal against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, weighed by cautious markets amid growing tensions in the Middle East and political uncertainty at home.
Australian Dollar: Constructive carry outlook with RBA on hold – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates unchanged at 4.35% but retained a modest tightening bias, with the Board having actively considered a hike.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Extends the range play near 0.7050; bulls await 50% Fibo. breakout
The AUD/USD pair prolongs its consolidative price move for the third straight day and trades around mid-0.7000s through the early European session on Wednesday.
Japanese Yen: Policy focus after intervention - MUFG
MUFG’s Teppei Ino reviews recent USD/JPY price action following coordinated Japan-US intervention. The pair opened near 157.58, dropped toward 155.20 on official confirmation of joint action, then recovered and traded above 158 by 7 August.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Continues to remain flat ahead of US CPI data
The British Pound (GBP) remains in a limited range at around 1.3500 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday.
Forex Today: Crucial US inflation data to lift market volatility
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, August 12:
US Dollar: CPI and Fed rhetoric in focus – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts highlight cautious positioning in the Dollar ahead of July US CPI, with the Dollar Index steady near 99.83 and EUR/USD around 1.1540.
Euro trims losses against the British Pound following hot German inflation data
The Euro (EUR) has picked up from session lows against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday as hot German inflation figures have partially offset a mild risk-off sentiment, amid flaring tensions in the Middle East.
Euro: Upside capped by key resistance against US Dollar – UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report EUR/USD holding near 1.1540 after a quiet session, with momentum indicators mostly flat. Intraday, they expect consolidation between 1.1530 and 1.1560, but a break above 1.1560 could trigger a quick move to 1.1580.
Germany Consumer Price Index (MoM) meets forecasts (0.8%) in July
Germany Consumer Price Index (MoM) meets forecasts (0.8%) in July
Germany Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with expectations (2.8%) in July
Germany Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with expectations (2.8%) in July
Germany Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) meets expectations (2.8%) in July
Germany Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) meets expectations (2.8%) in July