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China: Beijing balances tariff pushback and dialogue – BNY
Geoff Yu at BNY reports that China is opposing potential new U.S. Section 301 tariffs while keeping communication channels open. Beijing has threatened “necessary measures” in response to additional duties but continues high-level engagement ahead of a possible Trump–Xi summit.
British Pound Sterling borrows a month it did not earn
GBP/USD holds near 1.3600 on Thursday, effectively unchanged at minus 0.05% across a range of barely thirty pips, a third session of drift beneath the high just short of 1.3700 posted earlier this week.
Mexican Peso edges lower as solid US jobs boost the USD
The Mexican Peso (MXN) loses ground modestly against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after economic data in the United States showed that the jobs market is solid, while inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% goal.
New Zealand's Kiwi prices a hike it has already delivered
NZD/USD holds just beneath 0.5950 on Thursday, unchanged on the session across a range of twenty-two pips and some forty-five pips under the window high just short of 0.6000 set in early June.
South Korean Won: Rate hikes and undervaluation support KRW – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that the Bank of Korea’s 25bp hike to 3.00% and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts underline ongoing tightening risks. Robust exports and investment are supporting the economy, though stronger demand could fuel inflation and household debt.
Singapore Dollar: Near-term downside risks against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC Bank strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/SGD traded slightly firmer as resilient US data halted US Dollar downside pressure, though the pair remains subdued and rangebound ahead of Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech.
Philippine Peso: Policy behind curve keeps currency lagging – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad sees the Philippine Peso underperforming its Asian peers after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) delivered a third consecutive 25 bps rate hike to 5.00%.
Indonesian Rupiah: Policy synergy focus supports IDR – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao notes that Indonesia’s parliament has held fit-and-proper hearings for BI Governor nominee Destry Damayanti, who signalled continuity, robust policy tools and stronger coordination with fiscal authorities.
Thai Baht: Consolidation expected in defined range against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank FX Analyst Charlie Lay reports USD/THB has eased from around 33.90 in late July to about 32.70, helped by a softer Dollar.
South Korean Won: Undervalued currency backed by BoK hikes – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights USD/KRW near a one‑year low after the Bank of Korea (BoK) delivered a back‑to‑back 25bps hike to 3.00%.
Chinese Yuan: Measured RMB appreciation with two-way risks – OCBC
OCBC Bank strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that USD/CNH has edged higher alongside a broader US Dollar (USD) rebound and firmer US Treasury yields, while the People's Bank of China (PBoC) continues to prefer a gradual appreciation path.
Fed’s Collins says PCE does not change restrictive policy view
Boston Federal Reserve (Fed) President Susan Collins crossed the wires on Thursday as the Jackson Hole Symposium began. She said that the recent PCE inflation report does not change the view that policy is restrictive and will lead to gradual disinflation.
US President Trump hits Canada on trade, says Hormuz Oil keeps flowing
US President Donald Trump held a press conference on Thursday at the White House, where he insisted that Canada has been "ripping" off the US on trade and that it wants to be “treated like a state.”