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Italy HCOB Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (52.5) in July: Actual (51.3)
Italy HCOB Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (52.5) in July: Actual (51.3)
Iran's Baghaei: No talks with US currently regarding Hormuz
Remarks from Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, released during the European trading session on Monday, indicate that Tehran is in no discussions with the United States (US) regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for almost 20% of global energy supp
Oil: Red sea disruptions reshape global flows – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts Michael Haigh and Jeremy Sellem describe how Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab security risks are forcing Oil cargoes onto longer, more complex routes.
Switzerland SVME - Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 53.2, below expectations (54.5) in July
Switzerland SVME - Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 53.2, below expectations (54.5) in July
US Dollar Index: Fed hike expectations support DXY – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes that despite sizeable joint FX intervention in USD/JPY and lower Oil prices, the US Dollar (USD) is not broadly weaker as markets still price a Federal Reserve (Fed) hike in September.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Faces rejection near 100-day SMA at 0.7050; bullish bias intact
The AUD/USD pair faces rejection near the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and retreats slightly after hitting a fresh high since June 17, around the 0.7050 level earlier this Monday.
Spain HCOB Manufacturing PMI came in at 50.2 below forecasts (50.7) in July
Spain HCOB Manufacturing PMI came in at 50.2 below forecasts (50.7) in July
Equities: Sector rotations shape summer performance – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that equity indices have been broadly unchanged over the summer, but sector rotations have been significant. Higher Oil prices supported energy stocks, while within technology, software has outperformed and semiconductors have lagged.
Swiss Franc declines against US Dollar amid hawkish Fed bets
The Swiss Franc (CHF) trades lower against its major currency peers at the start of the week. The USD/CHF pair rises 0.15% to near 0.8082 as a market-sentiment revival following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East has diminished the appeal of safe-haven assets.
Turkey Producer Price Index (YoY) fell from previous 28.09% to 27.83% in July
Turkey Producer Price Index (YoY) fell from previous 28.09% to 27.83% in July
Turkey Producer Price Index (MoM) fell from previous 1.8% to 1.52% in July
Turkey Producer Price Index (MoM) fell from previous 1.8% to 1.52% in July
Turkey Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 1.78%, below expectations (1.83%) in July
Turkey Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 1.78%, below expectations (1.83%) in July
Turkey Consumer Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (31.8%) in July: Actual (31.75%)
Turkey Consumer Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (31.8%) in July: Actual (31.75%)