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Slovakia Industrial Output (YoY) above expectations (1%) in July: Actual (2.4%)
Slovakia Industrial Output (YoY) above expectations (1%) in July: Actual (2.4%)
Japanese Yen: Focus on strength and BoJ path – MUFG
MUFG’s Michael Wan highlights ongoing strength in the Japanese Yen, with recent USD/JPY volatility seeing the pair drop toward 152.88 before stabilizing near 153.26.
France Industrial Output (MoM) registered at -0.4%, below expectations (0.3%) in July
France Industrial Output (MoM) registered at -0.4%, below expectations (0.3%) in July
British Pound dips to 207.50 as Japanese Yen rallies, unfazed by Oil prices
The British Pound (GBP) extends losses on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) rallies across the board, with investors bracing for a quarter-point rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) at next week’s monetary policy meeting.
Euro: Volatility eyed into late week – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke notes that EUR/USD is likely to stay relatively quiet until later in the week, when the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting and US inflation data could trigger stronger moves.
Japan Machine Tool Orders (YoY) rose from previous 50.4%Â to 64.7% in August
Japan Machine Tool Orders (YoY) rose from previous 50.4%Â to 64.7% in August
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Strengthens above 1.3550, upside bias intact while holding above 100-day SMA
The GBP/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.3550 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. UK Chancellor John Healey unveiled a series of measures designed to encourage economic growth and draw more private investment into the UK.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Softens to near 178.50, retains bearish bias despite oversold RSI
The EUR/JPY cross trades in negative territory near 178.50 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday.
Swiss Franc strengthens as US Dollar holds losses despite Fed rate hike odds
USD/CHF loses ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.8090 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair remains subdued as the US Dollar (USD) holds losses despite a hawkish tone surrounding the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy outlook.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bullish bias remains above 1.1600 ahead of ECB and US inflation
The EUR/USD pair attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Wednesday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains confined within the weekly range.
Japanese Yen gathers strength as BoJ hike bets ramp up
The USD/JPY pair loses momentum to around 153.55 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) as Bank of Japan (BoJ) policymakers opened the door for a rate hike in September.
New Zealand Dollar holds gains above 0.5850 after Chinese inflation data
The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.5855 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) following Chinese economic data. Traders will keep an eye on the US inflation data later this week.Â
Australian Dollar remains on the front foot vs weak USD after China's inflation data
The AUD/USD pair sticks to its positive bias through the Asian session on Wednesday and trades around the 0.7220-0.7225 area, just below its highest level since May 14, touched the previous day. Spot prices, meanwhile, moved little following the release of China's inflation figures.