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Equities: Nvidia stands out as broader tech mood cools – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists say the global equity rally lost momentum near record highs as technology shares weakened. The S&P 500 edged lower and the Nasdaq underperformed, with AMD and semiconductor stocks retreating after recent gains.
Euro holds two-day gains against Yen, investors seek clarity on US-Japan future intervention plans
The Euro (EUR) clings to two-day gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY) at around 182.25 during the European trading session on Thursday.
Australian Dollar: RBA uneasy pause – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Nicholas Chia expects the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep the cash rate at 4.35% at its 11 August meeting, with no further hikes this year. Q2 core inflation and short-term expectations have eased, while the labour market has softened.
United Kingdom S&P Global Construction PMI came in at 44.7, above forecasts (41.5) in July
United Kingdom S&P Global Construction PMI came in at 44.7, above forecasts (41.5) in July
Canadian Dollar receives support from higher oil prices
USD/CAD loses ground for the second successive day, trading around 1.4010 during the European hours on Thursday.
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Holding below 0.8580 with dips limited so far
The Euro (EUR) nudges lower against the British Pound (GBP) on Thursday, following a three-day rally. The EUR/GBP remains capped below the late-July top of 0.8586, trading at 0.8575 at the time of writing, yet with downside attempts subdued so far.Â
Dow Jones futures gain on tech-driven rally
Dow Jones futures rise 0.19% to trade around 54,600 during European hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures gain 0.09% to trade near 7,760, while Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.35%, trading near 29,510.
US Dollar: Wait-and-see mood before payrolls – ING
ING’s FX Strategist Francesco Pesole notes improved Gulf-related risk sentiment has weighed slightly on the Dollar, but stable Federal Reserve rate expectations remain supportive.
Gold: Breakout extends as yields ease – OCBC
OCBC’s Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong highlight a sharp rebound in Gold as easing Middle East tensions weighed on Oil and US Treasury yields, softening the US Dollar.
Italy Industrial Output s.a. (MoM) came in at -1%, below expectations (0.3%) in June
Italy Industrial Output s.a. (MoM) came in at -1%, below expectations (0.3%) in June
Italy Industrial Output w.d.a (YoY) below forecasts (1%) in June: Actual (-0.6%)
Italy Industrial Output w.d.a (YoY) below forecasts (1%) in June: Actual (-0.6%)
British Pound: Gains capped below 1.3555 against US Dollar - UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report GBP/USD edged higher to 1.3469 after briefly touching 1.3486, with short-term momentum only slightly firmer. The pair is expected to trade in a higher 1.3445–1.3495 range rather than embark on a strong rally.
Forex Today: US Dollar stabilizes as markets turn cautious on Mideast uncertainty
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, August 6: