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Euro drops to monthly lows below 1.1550 amid high Oil pisces, Fed hiking bets
The Euro (EUR) accelerates its downtrend against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, weighed by risk-averse markets, with Oil prices above the $100 level and a stronger US Dollar, amid rising hopes of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike on Wednesday.
Australian Dollar underperforms amid risk-off mood
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is down against its major currency peers, trading 0.45% lower at around 0.7135 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Monday.
Dow Jones futures dip as Fed hike bets, AI safety concerns weigh on markets
Dow Jones futures decline by 0.17% to trade near 52,500 during European hours on Monday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures fall by 0.64% to trade around 7,610, while Nasdaq 100 futures experienced a sharper drop of 1.46% to trade near 28,960.
US Dollar Index: Fed guidance key for next leg – OCBC
OCBC strategist Christopher Wong notes that firmer United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a near-90% chance of a September Fed hike have not translated into lasting Dollar strength, with US Dollar Index (DXY) stuck around 99.1.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry: Reports about nuclear activity in Iran are baseless
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said during the European trading session on Monday that reports about nuclear activity in Iran's Pickaxe mountain (Kolang Kouh) are baseless. The spokesperson added, “Saudi Arabia insisted for meeting between Tehran and Gulf powers in Oman not to take place.”
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $63.50 amid Fed hike bets, higher oil prices
Silver price (XAG/USD) loses its gains from the previous day, trading around $63.50 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Monday. Non-yielding Silver is currently facing significant headwinds driven by rising Federal Reserve (Fed) rate-hike expectations for the upcoming September decision.
Canadian Dollar: CPI test for BoC inflation warning – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that Canada’s August Consumer Price Index (CPI) will test the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) warning that upside inflation risks have increased. Headline CPI is expected to remain at 3.0% y/y, while core measures are seen hovering around 2%.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Falls to July 29 lows as bears retain control below 0.5800
The NZD/USD pair meets with fresh supply at the start of a new week and drops to its lowest level since July 29, around the 0.5780 region during the early European session. Moreover, the fundamental backdrop suggests that the path of least resistance for spot prices remains to the downside.
Breaking: Canada hedline CPI rose 3.0% YoY in August
Canada’s inflation held its pace in August, with the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 3.0% from a year earlier, matching market expectations and unchanged from the 3.0% increase recorded in July. On a monthly basis, prices declined by 0.1%.
Euro extends losses against British Pound amid high Oil prices and risk-off markets
The Euro (EUR) opened the week in the same weak tone it closed the last one, as the British Pound (GBP) got a boost from strong UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Industrial Production data.
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Extends recovery above 20-day EMA
The US Dollar (USD) starts the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy week on a strong note, which is scheduled for Wednesday. In the European trading session, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.37% higher to near 99.46.
New Zealand Dollar declines as US Dollar gains on Fed rate hike bets
NZD/USD falls after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 0.5780 during European hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains support amid aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed) rate-hike bets for Wednesday’s decision following hotter US inflation reports.
Japanese Yen: Bullish but momentum slowing against US Dollar – UOB
UOB strategist Quek Ser Leang reports USD/JPY dropped to 153.23 and closed at 153.54, with intraday bias tilted lower but expected to stay within 153.05–154.30.