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New Zealand Dollar gathers strength above 0.5850 as CPI inflation data bolster RBNZ rate hike bets
The NZD/USD pair gains traction to around 0.5860 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. Hotter New Zealand inflation data provide some support to the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) against the US Dollar (USD). The US ADP Employment report will be published later on Tuesday.Â
Brent: Geopolitics weigh on prices – ING
ING strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Brent retreated below $90/bbl as hopes for US–Iran de-escalation offset rising supply risks. They highlight reports of a proposed 10‑day ceasefire and ongoing large divisions between the US and Iran.
Euro pulls back against a stronger Pound following upbeat UK employment data
The Euro (EUR) posts moderate losses against the British Pound (GBP) on Tuesday, yet trading within recent ranges.
US Dollar: Fed inflation framework questions – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur discusses how persistent high Oil and energy prices complicate the Federal Reserve’s stance, with markets only modestly pricing in further tightening.
British Pound attracts bids after UK employment data release
The British Pound (GBP) snaps a three-day losing streak against the Japanese Yen (JPY), rebounding to near 218.55 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The cross attracts bids after the release of the United Kingdom (UK) labor market data for the three months ending May.
British Pound holds positive ground near 1.3450 after UK employment data
The GBP/USD pair holds positive ground near 1.3450 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. The British Pound (GBP) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) following the UK employment report.
Euro: Downward bias capped by 1.1390 support against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang sees EUR/USD retaining a mild downside bias after slipping below a prior strong support at 1.1405. Intraday losses are expected to be limited to tests of 1.1390, with resistance at 1.1430–1.1445.
United Kingdom Claimant Count Rate fell from previous 4.5% to 4.4% in June
United Kingdom Claimant Count Rate fell from previous 4.5% to 4.4% in June
United Kingdom Public Sector Net Borrowing declined to £15.989B in June from previous £23.294B
United Kingdom Public Sector Net Borrowing declined to £15.989B in June from previous £23.294B
UK Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.9% in May vs. 5.0% expected
The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate remained steady at 4.9% in the three months to May after reporting 4.9% in the previous reading, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Tuesday. The data came in below the market consensus of 5.0%.
Switzerland Trade Balance fell from previous 6110M to 5224M in June
Switzerland Trade Balance fell from previous 6110M to 5224M in June
United Kingdom Employment Change (3M): 147K (May) vs 100K
United Kingdom Employment Change (3M): 147K (May) vs 100K
United Kingdom ILO Unemployment Rate (3M) below expectations (5%) in May: Actual (4.9%)
United Kingdom ILO Unemployment Rate (3M) below expectations (5%) in May: Actual (4.9%)