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Swiss Franc remains under pressure as Fed-SNB interest rate gap widens
USD/CHF holds firm on Friday even as the US Dollar (USD) pulls back slightly after a strong weekly rally. The move has done little to lift the Swiss franc (CHF), with the pair hovering around 0.8285, near levels last seen in May 2025. USD/CHF is on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain.
Swiss Franc: Further losses seem capped against US Dollar – UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CHF has surged over the past two days, with strong momentum pointing to further Dollar strength. However, they stress that deeply overbought conditions are likely to cap upside to the 0.8305–0.8330 area.
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count above forecasts (453): Actual (455)
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count above forecasts (453): Actual (455)
New Zealand Dollar holds steady as US Dollar retreats
NZD/USD trades around 0.5665 on Friday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day, as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) struggles to capitalize on a moderate decline in the US Dollar (USD).
Dow Jones Industrial Average bounces on Iran's latest Hormuz offer
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of Washington accepting its terms, and buyers have taken the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher before Washington has replied. The index trades near 51,800 on Friday and is on track to end a three-session losing run.
British Pound finds relief as USD pauses, but inflation risks linger
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trims some of its weekly losses, gaining over 0.18% against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as the Greenback takes a breather, even as US Treasury yields continue to rise.
Canadian Dollar: Undervalued near 1.41 against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is flat versus the US Dollar (USD) and lagging most G10 peers. They highlight that wider US–Canada yield spreads have weighed on the CAD, but see the move as stretched.
Euro: Correction seen near key averages against US Dollar – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Morning Briefing reports EUR/USD traded between 1.1359 and 1.1387 overnight and is on course for a second weekly drop. The defence of the 100‑week moving average at 1.1356 and oversold technicals suggest the correction may have run its course for now.
Euro set for third weekly decline as hawkish Federal Reserve outlook weighs
EUR/USD edges higher on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) pauses after a strong weekly rally, allowing the Euro (EUR) to recover some ground. However, the pair remains on track for a third consecutive weekly decline.
Australian Dollar: RBA hike expectations shape outlook – ING
ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise rates by 25bp, citing a still-hot economy, tight labour market conditions and upside surprises in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and inflation.
US Dollar: Yields support Greenback strength – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that resilient US data, sticky inflation and elevated energy prices are pushing US Treasury yields higher and supporting the US Dollar.
Australian Dollar rebounds from 0.7000 as US Dollar eases after strong week
AUD/USD edges higher on Friday, trading around 0.7025 at the time of writing, up 0.20% on the day.
United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations meets forecasts (4.6%) in September
United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations meets forecasts (4.6%) in September