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United States Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index below forecasts (10) in July: Actual (5)
United States Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index below forecasts (10) in July: Actual (5)
Australian Dollar: RBA pause risk weighs on Aussie – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports that Australian Dollar (AUD) is underperforming after Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock balanced a hawkish bias with a message of patience, noting easing domestic demand and labour conditions.
Canadian Dollar: Limited upside for CAD against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note USD/CAD is trading near fair value around 1.4115, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) constrained by wide short-term rate differentials versus the Dollar.
British Pound: Political risks and BoE stance shape outlook – Rabobank
Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses British Pound (GBP) prospects around UK welfare reform, shifting voter polls and the upcoming Bank of England (BoE) decision. Foley highlights how PM Burnham’s fiscal choices and intra-Labour tensions could affect gilts and the Pound.
United States Redbook Index (YoY) up to 8.3% in July 24 from previous 7.8%
United States Redbook Index (YoY) up to 8.3% in July 24 from previous 7.8%
Trump downplays escalation risks while warning Iran against breaking agreements
In an interview with Fox News, US President Donald Trump said that Pickaxe Mountain, an Iranian underground nuclear site, is not a big problem, adding that the United States (US) is now in a very strong position with Iran.
United States Housing Price Index (MoM) registered at 0.3% above expectations (0.2%) in May
United States Housing Price Index (MoM) registered at 0.3% above expectations (0.2%) in May
United States S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices (YoY) registered at 1.6% above expectations (1.3%) in May
United States S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices (YoY) registered at 1.6% above expectations (1.3%) in May
Copper: Tight supply underpins constructive outlook – ING
ING strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey highlight that Copper has extended its July gains as easing Middle East tensions lift sentiment. They point to tight physical conditions, low inventories and firm Chinese import demand as key supports.
Euro nears three-week high against British Pound on UK fiscal concerns, BoE outlook
EUR/GBP holds firm on Tuesday, extending its recovery from the more than one-year low touched earlier this month as diverging monetary policy expectations between the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE), along with UK fiscal concerns, weigh on the British Pound (GBP).
New Zealand Dollar struggles as firm US Dollar keeps NZD/USD pinned
NZD/USD trades around 0.5770 on Tuesday at the time of writing, slightly lower on the day. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains pressured by the firm US Dollar (USD), which continues to benefit from safe-haven demand amid persistent geopolitical tensions.
United States Wholesale Inventories above forecasts (0.2%) in June: Actual (0.3%)
United States Wholesale Inventories above forecasts (0.2%) in June: Actual (0.3%)
United States Goods Trade Balance below forecasts ($-98B) in June: Actual ($-101.5B)
United States Goods Trade Balance below forecasts ($-98B) in June: Actual ($-101.5B)