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British Pound: Pullback seen within 1.3400–1.3475 band against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes GBP/USD reversed after an overbought spike to 1.3506, closing lower at 1.3434. The strategist sees scope for the pullback to extend but mainly within a 1.3400–1.3475 range, with a sustained drop below 1.3400 unlikely.
Euro stalls against British Pound as geopolitical uncertainty grips markets
The Euro (EUR) trades practically flat, a few pips below 0.8570 against the British Pound (GBP) on Tuesday, holding moderate gains after Monday's bounce from last week's lows at 0.8542.
Spain Unemployment Change registered at 19.5K above expectations (-20.3K) in July
Spain Unemployment Change registered at 19.5K above expectations (-20.3K) in July
Forex Today: Mideast uncertainty keeps USD supported ahead of next batch of US data
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, August 4:
Australian Dollar edges higher above 0.7000 on US-Iran breakthrough hopes
The AUD/USD pair gains momentum around 0.7020 during the early European session on Tuesday. Easing tensions in the Middle East improves risk sentiment and provides some support to the Australian Dollar (AUD) against the US Dollar (USD).
Equities: Cyclical rotation extends as tech recovers – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that global equities began August with fresh all-time highs in several MSCI indices. Gains were driven by sector rotation, with software rebounding 16% over the past week and lower Oil prices supporting sentiment.
France Budget Balance down to €-106.8B in June from previous €-93.3B
France Budget Balance down to €-106.8B in June from previous €-93.3B
Australia RBA Commodity Index SDR (YoY) down to 15.4% in July from previous 16.9%
Australia RBA Commodity Index SDR (YoY) down to 15.4% in July from previous 16.9%
Euro: Consolidation with upside trigger at 1.1565 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang highlights EUR/USD’s recent sharp rise and subsequent consolidation after a failed attempt to sustain gains above 1.1558. Intraday, the Euro is expected to trade between 1.1485 and 1.1540, while a close above 1.1565 could open the way toward 1.1600.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Downward-sloping trendline near 1.3470 remains key barrier
The British pound (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major currency peers, trading 0.1% lower at around 1.3420 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Tuesday.
Swiss Franc weakens as July inflation cools to four-month lows
USD/CHF moves little after two days of gains, trading around 0.8100 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair may appreciate further as the Swiss Franc (CHF) faces headwinds from easing domestic inflation.
Euro flatlines above 1.1500 as traders turn cautious ahead of US JOLTS Job Openings data
The EUR/USD pair holds steady around 1.1505 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. Markets remain cautious ahead of the US JOLTS Job Openings data, which is due on Tuesday. On Friday, the attention will shift to the crucial US July jobs report.
Indonesian Rupiah struggles amid geopolitical volatility, twin-deficit risks
USD/IDR halts its four-day losing streak, trading around 18,090 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair is gaining upward momentum as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) faces persistent pressure.