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Swiss Franc struggles near lows as monetary policy divergence boosts US Dollar
The Swiss Franc (CHF) consolidates losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/CHF trading just below one-and-a-half-month highs at the 0.8200 level.
Australian Dollar: Looking for 0.7100 break against US Dollar – UOB
Quek Ser Leang at UOB notes AUD/USD fell more sharply than anticipated to 0.7109, leaving short-term conditions oversold and favouring consolidation between 0.7110 and 0.7155 intraday.
British Pound trades mixed after steady UK employment report, CPI data eyed
The British Pound (GBP) reflects a mixed performance against its currency peers after the release of the United Kingdom (UK) labor market data for three months ending July.
Bank of Japan: Gradual normalisation path outlined – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Chong Hoon Park and Nicholas Chia expect the Bank of Japan to hike its policy rate by 25bps to 1.25% at the 17-18 September meeting.
Bank Of England: Jobs data supports steady policy – ING
ING economist James Smith argues that recent United Kingdom (UK) jobs data underline a cooler labour market and weaker wage dynamics, reducing the risk of another inflation surge.
Euro remains depressed as Eurozone sentiment and trade data fail to inspire
The Euro (EUR) remains on the defensive against the US Dollar (USD) as investors brace for the first interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) after three years.
Euro: Downside pressure targets 1.1490 against US Dollar – UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang highlights renewed EUR/USD weakness after a sharper-than-expected drop below 1.1565 to 1.1522. He sees scope for a further test of 1.1520 intraday, with 1.1490 as the next key support over the coming weeks.
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $62.82 per troy ounce, down 0.68% from the $63.25 it cost on Monday.
India Trade Deficit Government: $26.86B (August) vs previous $31.98B
India Trade Deficit Government: $26.86B (August) vs previous $31.98B
Brent: Higher risk premium and retest of highs – Rabobank
Rabobank's Senior Energy Strategists Joe DeLaura and Florence Schmit revise their Brent outlook higher as Middle East disruptions tighten supply routes.
Germany ZEW sentiment edges higher but misses expectations
Germany’s ZEW Survey Economic Sentiment rose slightly to 34.7 in September from 34.2 in August, although the reading falls short of market expectations of 37.
US Dollar: Consolidation with two-way risks – OCBC
OCBC strategist Christopher Wong notes the US Dollar Index (DXY) around 99.5, supported by higher Oil, elevated UST yields and softer risk sentiment. He highlights tentative bullish daily momentum and two-way risks, with resistance near 99.80–100.30 and support around 99.30–98.00.
WTI clings to gains near mid-$99.00s, eyes multi-month top amid supply concerns
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – catches fresh bids following the previous day's two-way price swings and sticks to its strong intraday gains through the first half of the European session on Tuesday.