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US Dollar: Growth edge narrative supports gains – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the Dollar is extending gains as US economic data and policy dynamics remain supportive. September US PMI is expected to confirm US growth leadership versus Eurozone, UK and Japan.
Swiss Franc: Range-bound trading outlook against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann see USD/CHF stuck in tight ranges across timeframes. Intraday, they expect the US Dollar (USD) to hold between 0.8185 and 0.8230 as prior downside momentum has faded.
US Dollar Index: Rally extend to near 101.00 as hawkish Fed narrative takes hold
The US Dollar trades higher as financial markets embrace hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) view. As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.35% higher to near 100.90, the highest level seen in over seven weeks.
Euro rallies against a weak British Pound as UK business activity disappoints
The Euro (EUR) accelerates its recovery against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday as mixed UK Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures reveal that inflationary pressures have weighed heavily on business activity in September.
Swedish Krona: Growth and future rate outlook favour SEK – Societe Generale
Kit Juckes at Societe Generale argues that Swedish Krona (SEK) is poised to benefit from Sweden’s superior growth outlook and expected Riksbank tightening.
Oil: Prices retreat on Saudi exports and US data – ING
ING strategists Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that Brent and WTI have sold off sharply as expectations of higher Saudi crude exports, progress in US-Iran talks and a surprise US inventory build ease Middle East supply concerns.
Silver price falls as Fed tightening bets, US-Iran talks curb safe-haven demand
Silver (XAG/USD) extends its decline on Wednesday, trading around $65.20 at the time of writing, down 2.80% on the day. The white metal retreats further from the $68.00 area as a stronger US Dollar (USD) and a hawkish repricing of the US interest rate outlook weigh on precious metals.
Gold slides as strong US PMI data gives Fed room to raise rates again
Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Wednesday as expectations of further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes lift the US Dollar (USD) and weigh on the non-yielding metal. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,281 during American trading hours, down 1.75% on the day.
United States MBA Mortgage Applications increased to -1.5% in September 18 from previous -4.1%
United States MBA Mortgage Applications increased to -1.5% in September 18 from previous -4.1%
Japanese Yen exposes to two-week low against US Dollar, US PMI eyed
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to underperform against the US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair trading 0.3% higher to near 157.85 during the European session on Wednesday. The USD/JPY pair is little far from the two-week high of 158.05 posted on Friday.
British Pound tests 12-week lows amid mixed UK PMIs and US Dollar strength
The British Pound (GBP) accelerates its decline against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with the GBP/USD pair trading a few pips above 1.3272, its lowest price since July 2.
Euro: PMI strength limits downside against US Dollar – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports EUR/USD is weaker on broad Dollar strength, but Eurozone data and European Central Bank (ECB) expectations cushion the downside. September Eurozone Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) beat forecasts, supporting additional ECB hikes.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD drifts toward $4.300 with bears gaining traction
Gold (XAU/USD) retraces Tuesday’s gains on Wednesday and drifts lower, approaching the $4,300 area as the US Dollar Index (DXY) rallies further amid high US Treasury yields.