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Japanese Yen: Intervention focus and Dollar supply - BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights ongoing market focus on Japanese Yen intervention, noting authorities stepped back from action overnight as Tokyo seeks to preserve its International Monetary Fund (IMF) free‑floating status.
New Zealand Dollar: Labor market soft, RBNZ hike eyed – TD Securities
TD Securities’ Australia/NZ macro team sees New Zealand Employment growth at 0.1% q/q in Q2, insufficient to match population gains. They expect the Unemployment Rate to rise to 5.4%, returning to its recent cycle high and aligning with the RBNZ’s May forecast.
Mexico Consumer Confidence: 45 (July) vs 43.8
Mexico Consumer Confidence: 45 (July) vs 43.8
Mexico Consumer Confidence s.a climbed from previous 43.8 to 45.1 in July
Mexico Consumer Confidence s.a climbed from previous 43.8 to 45.1 in July
Copper: Tariff uncertainty and tight supply – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu notes Copper is surging as tighter availability meets uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs, with shipments to the United States draining inventories elsewhere and constrained mine output leaving the market exposed to squeezes.
South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales rose from previous 54482Â to 57708 in July
South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales rose from previous 54482Â to 57708 in July
Canada Imports increased to $73.63B in June from previous $72.86B
Canada Imports increased to $73.63B in June from previous $72.86B
United States Goods and Services Trade Balance came in at $-73.3B below forecasts ($-73B) in June
United States Goods and Services Trade Balance came in at $-73.3B below forecasts ($-73B) in June
Canada International Merchandise Trade registered at $3.86B above expectations ($3B) in June
Canada International Merchandise Trade registered at $3.86B above expectations ($3B) in June
Canada Exports up to $77.49B in June from previous $77.09B
Canada Exports up to $77.49B in June from previous $77.09B
Japanese Yen: Joint intervention lifts JPY against US Dollar – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley highlights that Japanese authorities benefited from the post-FOMC US Dollar (USD) drop, which eased pressure on the Japanese Yen (JPY).
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bears test 200-day SMA after sharp sell-off
GBP/JPY rises on Tuesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gives back part of its recent rally, which was driven by coordinated intervention from Tokyo and Washington.
Brazil Industrial Output (YoY) below forecasts (3%) in June: Actual (1.7%)
Brazil Industrial Output (YoY) below forecasts (3%) in June: Actual (1.7%)