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South Africa Producer Price Index (MoM) dipped from previous -0.1%Â to -1% in July
South Africa Producer Price Index (MoM) dipped from previous -0.1%Â to -1% in July
South Africa Producer Price Index (YoY): 5.7% (July) vs previous 7.5%
South Africa Producer Price Index (YoY): 5.7% (July) vs previous 7.5%
British Pound: Remains under pressure below resistance against Euro – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux and colleagues note that EUR/GBP has rebounded sharply after forming an interim low near 0.8450 in July, but the recovery has stalled around 0.8585.
United States Dollar Index gains support as strong US data sparks rate hike expectations
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining stronger for the second successive day and trading around 99.20 during the European hours on Thursday.
Indian Rupee: Yields looking attractive after sell-off – DBS
DBS Group Research strategist Sherilyn Chew says hawkish Reserve Bank of India (RBI) minutes and volatility at the long end of the US Treasury market have pushed India rates higher.
WTI Price Forecast: Bears have the upper hand below $82.10-$82.15 confluence hurdle
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts some selling following the overnight bounce from the $79.30-$79.25 region, or an over two-week low, though the downside remains cushioned.
Polish Zloty: Import pass-through risks challenge cuts – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu argues that Euro strength is amplifying import price pass-through risks for Poland, with EUR/PLN gains feeding into higher import prices. The Monetary Policy Council’s guidance of unchanged rates contrasts with market pricing for a return above 4%.
Euro steadies against Canadian Dollar following stronger German Consumer Confidence data
EUR/CAD maintains its position after three days of gains, trading around 1.6170 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency cross remains steady as the Euro (EUR) moves little following a surprisingly upbeat economic data out of Germany.
US Dollar: Warsh speech keeps markets cautious – ING
ING strategist Francesco Pesole sees recent United States (US) Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data as consistent with disinflation but too gradual to force Federal Reserve (Fed) hikes this year.
Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD remains bullish with dips capped above $67.40
Silver’s (XAG/USD) pullback from the $70.00 area found buyers above $67.40 on Thursday to trim losses and return to the mid-range of the $68.00s during the European morning session.
Japanese Yen flattens against US Dollar in countdown to Jackson Hole Symposium
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades in a limited range at around 159.30 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Thursday. The USD/JPY pair consolidates as investors await Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday.
Dow Jones futures advance as strong Nvidia outlook lifts market sentiment
Dow Jones futures gain by 0.18% to around 53,620 during European hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rise by 0.41%, to trade near 7,720, and Nasdaq 100 futures advance by 0.89% to trade around 29,550.
Australian Dollar: Tests resistance on firm inflation – OCBC
OCBC Bank strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note Australian inflation surprised on the upside, keeping alive the risk of another Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hike even as their base case is that the tightening cycle has ended.