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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Remains below 50-day EMA near the confluence of 1.3400
GBP/USD remains steady after four days of losses, trading around 1.3370 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair is holding a mildly bearish near‑term bias as spot remains capped beneath the 50‑day and nine-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).
Australian Dollar: 0.6970 support keeps upside intact against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report AUD/USD has eased after testing above 0.7020, with intraday price action now seen consolidating between 0.6985 and 0.7020.
United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) declined to 2.7% in May from previous 3.8%
United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) declined to 2.7% in May from previous 3.8%
Euro remains stuck near 1.1400 amid rising tensions in Iran, higher Oil prices
The Euro’s (EUR) modest upside attempt against the US Dollar (USD) witnessed during Wednesday’s Asian session has been short-lived. The EUR/USD pair was capped below 1.1420, before pulling back to levels a few pips above 1.1400 during the European trading session.
Japanese Yen: Weakness persists as BoJ hike talk grows – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights persistent Japanese Yen weakness as USD/JPY trades at levels last seen in 1986, with low volatility undermining the Ministry of Finance’s case for intervention. He notes limited contagion in Japanese bonds but rising inflation and political pressure.
Japanese Yen gains strongly on hopes of BoJ aggressive tightening cycle
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts significant bids against its major currency peers during the European trading session on Wednesday. The USD/JPY pair falls vertically to near 162.65, but quickly recovers some losses and rebounds to around 162.90.
Norwegian Krone: Rate path hinges on inflation data – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke highlights recent confusion in Norway after delayed core inflation data and an unexpected slowdown in both headline and core rates.
Dow Jones futures slip as traders adopt caution on US-Iran tensions
Dow Jones futures lose 0.30% to trade around 52,290 during European trading hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.38% and 0.85%, trading near 7,520 and 29,070, respectively.
Euro retreats from one-month top amid JPY intervention risks, BoJ bets as traders eye ECB
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some sellers after an intraday move up to a one-month high and drops to the 185.75-185.70 area during the early part of the European session on Wednesday.
South Africa Consumer Price Index (MoM) remains at 0.7% in June
South Africa Consumer Price Index (MoM) remains at 0.7% in June
South Africa Consumer Price Index (YoY): 5% (June) vs 4.5%
South Africa Consumer Price Index (YoY): 5% (June) vs 4.5%
Hungarian Forint: Rally against Euro reassessed after rate cuts – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists analyze the Hungarian Forint (HUF) after the central bank of Hungary, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) cut its policy rate to 5.75% and signalled more easing. They expect a 5.0% terminal rate by year-end, noting EUR/HUF already bottomed near 348.59.
Indonesian Rupiah weakens as BI holds rate at 5.75%
USD/IDR has recovered its daily losses, trading around 17,950 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) struggles after the Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to hold its benchmark rate steady at 5.75% in July.