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Euro defends the 1.1500 level ahead of a string of US labour data
The Euro (EUR) posts marginal gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as Monday’s reversal from three-week highs at 1.1560 has been contained at 1.1500 so far.
Oil: Supply resilience and geopolitical risks – BNY
BNY's Geoff Yu reports that Saudi Aramco sees no material operational or financial impact from July attacks, with alternative pipelines, storage and export terminals preserving output.
Japanese Yen: Relief rallies seen as selling opportunity – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports USD/JPY has fully retraced its prior slump and is testing key resistance at the 200-day moving average near 158.02.
Qatar’s Ansari: Efforts are ongoing to seek diplomatic solution in US-Iran conflict
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, confirms during the European trading session on Tuesday that efforts are ongoing with the United States (US) and Iran to seek a diplomatic resolution. Ansari added, “What is important right now is getting back to the negotiation talks.”
Gold: Rebound supported by lower energy – ING
ING strategist Ewa Manthey highlights that Gold has extended its recovery, posting its first monthly gain since February. The metal is supported by easing Middle East geopolitical tensions and sharply lower Oil prices, which reduce inflation concerns.
Gold holds steady as traders weigh US-Iran talks, Fed outlook
Gold (XAU/USD) trades flat on Tuesday, extending its sideways grind as uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace efforts and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy path keeps traders cautious.
British Pound finds footing at 1.3420 with markets awaiting US Job Openings data
The British Pound (GBP) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, reaching session highs above 1.3440 after finding support at the 1.3420 area earlier on the day.
Canadian Dollar: Trade surplus seen narrowing – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists expect Canada’s International Merchandise Trade surplus to narrow in June as weaker Oil prices weigh on energy exports. They forecast a surplus of $2.5bn versus the market’s $3.0bn and May’s $4.2bn.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD remains sideways around $4,050 during US NFP week
Gold price (XAU/USD) remains in a tight range at around $4,050 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The precious metal struggles to get direction, with investors awaiting the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for July, which will be released later this week.
Japanese Yen weakens despite intervention warnings as USD/JPY rebounds near 158
USD/JPY trades around 157.95 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 0.49% on the day.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Dollar, capped at 0.8100, hints at a potential “H&S” pattern
The US Dollar (USD) shows marginal losses against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Tuesday, as Dollar bulls struggle to find acceptance above 0.8100.
US Dollar Index: Downside bias within defined range – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes that the USD Index bias has shifted to the downside after failing to break above the weekly Ichimoku cloud and instead plunging below the 55-week EMA.
Indian Rupee: RBI pause and Special swap inflows – DBS
DBS economist Radhika Rao expects the RBI MPC to keep the benchmark rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance and cautious guidance.