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Singapore Dollar: Upside risk capped against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD stayed broadly flat on Wednesday, trading between 1.2804 and 1.2825 and closing at 1.2810.
Philippine Peso: Inflation and politics weigh on PHP against US Dollar – ING
ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song warn that upside inflation risks are re-emerging for the Philippine Peso (PHP), driven by recovering Oil prices and expectations of a strong El Niño that could spark a food-price shock. Rising global rice and fertiliser prices add to pressures.
Fed’s Musalem backs rate hikes, says inflation remains too high
The St. Louis Fed President, Alberto Musalem, stressed that “inflation is too high” and that it’s “critical” that monetary policy focuses on bringing down inflation.
Mexican Peso strengthens as Banxico hold extends 10-day rally
The Mexican peso extends its rally to 10 straight days, gaining over 0.12% on Thursday after the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) left interest rates unchanged. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN exotic pair trades at 17.21, after reaching a daily high of 17.26.
Indonesia: Headline GDP strength, mixed momentum – Societe Generale
Societe Generale economist Kunal Kundu notes Indonesia’s 2Q26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 5.3% year-on-year, beating the bank’s 5.1% forecast, but warns the composition is less reassuring.
New Zealand Dollar drops amid a firmer US Dollar
NZD/USD trades lower near the 0.5900 level at the time of writing, with no New Zealand catalyst behind the move. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.26% near the 100.00 level, and the Kiwi is simply on the wrong side of it.
Forex Today: US Dollar firms ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls as Hormuz risk returns
The US Dollar (USD) posted gains against every major currency on Thursday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) up 0.26% near the 100.00 level as Oil rallied 3% on the reported Strait of Hormuz vessel ban, while Gold and Silver declined.
Thailand: Supply-led pressures and prolonged hold for BoT – UOB
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research, led by economists Enrico Tanuwidjaja and Sathit Talaengsatya, analyzes Thailand’s July CPI undershoot driven by lower fuel prices while core inflation edges higher.
Indonesian Rupiah: Policy uncertainty weighs on IDR against US Dollar – ING
ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song flag renewed policy uncertainty for the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) after the surprise resignation of Bank Indonesia’s (BI) governor, just as sentiment toward Indonesian assets was improving.
South Korean Won: Flow reversal case builds – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategist Kiyong Seong turns tactically constructive on USD/KRW, arguing that recent Won strength has been driven by late-stage flow factors rather than fundamentals.
British Pound: Sentiment offsets softer spreads – Scotiabank
Scotiabank’s team notes the Pound is fractionally weaker versus the Dollar, with fundamentals less supportive as yield spreads soften. However, sentiment is improving as markets fade earlier political concerns following PM Burnham’s arrival and stronger-than-expected construction PMI.
Brazil Trade Balance below forecasts (8.4B) in July: Actual (7.067B)
Brazil Trade Balance below forecasts (8.4B) in July: Actual (7.067B)
Banxico keeps interest rates unchanged at 6.50% as expected
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) held rates unchanged at 6.50% for the third consecutive meeting on Thursday in a unanimous decision, as expected by most analysts, after ending its easing cycle in May.