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Swiss Franc: inflation undershoots SNB outlook – Nomura
Nomura strategists note that Swiss Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed to 0.4% year-on-year in July, helped by weaker car fuel prices and easing imported energy costs.
Euro remains near seven-week highs after downwardly revised Eurozone Manufacturing PMI
The Euro (EUR) posts moderate losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, trading at 1.1525 at the time of writing, but standing close to the seven-week highs, at 1.1556 hit earlier on the day.
Euro: Fed uncertainty limits gains against US Dollar – ING
Chris Turner at ING argues EUR/USD should be performing better given solid Eurozone data, lower Oil prices and Japanese US Dollar (USD) selling, but notes possible US activity in EUR/JPY as a short-term drag.
United Kingdom S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.9, below expectations (52.8) in July
United Kingdom S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.9, below expectations (52.8) in July
Equities: AI reassessment shakes global markets – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a sharp reassessment of the AI (Artificial intelligence) trade with semiconductor and Korean equities suffering steep monthly losses despite strong YTD gains. European stocks outperformed as sector rotation and solid Eurozone growth supported broader indices.
Dow Jones futures advance as oil prices fall on US-Iran diplomatic signals
Dow Jones futures gain 0.54% to trade around 52,920 during European trading hours on Monday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rise 0.49% to trade near 7,550, while Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.64%, trading near 28,590.
Japanese Yen: Joint intervention reshapes FX dynamics – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister examines recent joint US–Japan intervention to support the Japanese Yen. He notes confirmation that US authorities helped Japan and that further actions are possible, but constrained by IMF rules.
Japanese Yen outperforms its peers amid speculation of fresh US-Japan intervention
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades sharply higher against its major currency peers during the European trading session on Monday.
Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI below expectations (52) in July: Actual (51.9)
Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI below expectations (52) in July: Actual (51.9)
Greece S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increased to 54.3 in July from previous 53.8
Greece S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increased to 54.3 in July from previous 53.8
WTI trades below mid-$78.00s, down nearly 8% for the day amid Iran peace deal hopes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – struggles to register any meaningful recovery and sticks to heavy intraday losses through the early part of the European session on Monday.
Germany HCOB Manufacturing PMI meets forecasts (52.2) in July
Germany HCOB Manufacturing PMI meets forecasts (52.2) in July
United States Dollar Index drops to near $77.50 due to Japanese FX interventions
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground after three days of gains and trading around 101.50 during the Asian session on Tuesday.