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British Pound consolidates above 1.3500 vs USD ahead of this week's UK data, Fed, BoE
The GBP/USD pair struggles to capitalize on Friday's bounce from the vicinity of the monthly swing low and consolidates above the 1.3500 psychological mark at the start of a new week.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7698 vs. 6.7743 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7698 compared to Friday's fix of 6.7743 and 6.7083 Reuters estimate.
Euro softens below 1.1600 as markets price in Fed rate hike
The EUR/USD pair declines to near 1.1585 during the early Asian session on Monday. The pair extends the decline amid aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed) rate-hike bets following hotter US inflation reports. Traders brace for the Fed interest rate decision later on Wednesday.Â
Australian Dollar declines to near 0.7150 as hot US inflation data boost case for Fed rate hike
The AUD/USD pair edges lower to around 0.7160 during the early Asian session on Monday. Stronger-than-expected US inflation reports provide some support to the US Dollar (USD) against the Australian Dollar (AUD). All eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision on Wednesday.Â
Iran says commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media claimed an Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, killing one person, amid an ongoing conflicts between the United States (US) and Iran for control over the crucial energy chokepoint, CNN reported.
New Zealand Business NZ PSI increased to 51.2 in August from previous 50.6
New Zealand Business NZ PSI increased to 51.2 in August from previous 50.6
New Zealand Visitor Arrivals (YoY) up to 8.5% in July from previous 8.1%
New Zealand Visitor Arrivals (YoY) up to 8.5% in July from previous 8.1%
Oman meeting between Gulf states and Iran delayed — Reuters
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said that a meeting in Oman between ‌Gulf countries and Iran to discuss possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz, which had been scheduled for Monday, ‌has been postponed, Reuters reported on Sunday.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Doji high guards bulls as Fed bets bite
The AUD/USD ended the day in the green but finished the week 0.45% lower amid growing bets that the Fed will raise rates next week, boosting the US Dollar. Nevertheless, on Friday, the pair traded at 0.7171, up a decent 0.38%.
Singapore Dollar: Downside bias capped with 1.2705 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/SGD has rebounded strongly, with short-term momentum pointing higher but key resistance at 1.2705 expected to limit gains.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bulls break 0.8150 as CPI fuels Fed bets
The USDCHF climbs over 0.40% on Friday after US consumer inflation data, coupled with Thursday's PPI, pushed investors to price in a Fed interest rate hike at next week's meeting. The pair trades at 0.8165 after rebounding from daily lows of 0.8124.
Taiwan Dollar: CBC seen on hold before December hike – DBS
DBS Group Research expects Taiwan’s central bank to keep its policy rate unchanged on September 17, before raising it to 2.125% in December.
Crude Oil buckles early and grinds back on talk of a Hormuz arrangement
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades near $97.00, about 3.4% lower and on track for its first down session in five.