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US Dollar: Consolidation at higher levels before CPI – MUFG
MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes the Dollar index is holding just above 102.00 as softer US data and cautious Federal Reserve (Fed) communication have reduced expectations for immediate rate hikes. Markets now price only modest tightening this month.
British Pound erases early gains against US Dollar, US CPI in focus
The British Pound (GBP) gives back its early gains against the US Dollar (USD), trading flat at around 1.3235 during the European session on Monday.
WTI rebounds as Middle East tensions clash with Russia-Ukraine peace hopes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil rises by 1.00% on Monday, trading around $91.90 at the time of writing. Crude Oil prices are supported by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite prospects of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that could ease supply concerns.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Pound extends gains, nearing 210.00 amid Yen weakness
The British Pound (GBP) extends gains for the second consecutive day on Monday, as concerns about the high Japanese public debt and rising Oil prices keep the Japanese Yen (JPY) on its back foot.
Australian Dollar: Firmer tone but capped at 0.7000 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD closed firmly around 0.6981, with underlying momentum continuing to improve. For today, they expect the pair to edge higher but see resistance at 0.7000, with support at 0.6970 and 0.6960.
Indian Rupee: RBI measures support INR against US Dollar – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Santosh Ejanthkar and Tanmay Purohit highlight that USD/INR fell by more than 1% after the RBI unveiled a broad FX-support package, including a dedicated oil import window and tighter restrictions on corporate hedging.
Swiss Franc dips as geopolitical tensions and Oil prices boost the US Dollar
The Swiss Franc (CHF) has turned lower on Monday and is retracing gains from the previous two trading days against the US Dollar, as tensions in the Middle East and a highly likely failure of the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal are dampening risk appetite.
CEE FX: Inflation data versus global Dollar strength – ING
ING’s Frantisek Taborsky highlights a busy week for CEE with key inflation releases and IMF meetings, while regional FX remains driven mainly by global factors.
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $60.69 per troy ounce, down 0.22% from the $60.83 it cost on Friday.
Euro holds range vs Yen as French strains, Japan’s loose policy offset
EUR/JPY trades without a clear direction on Monday, hovering around 177.35 at the time of writing, posting a modest daily gain of 0.04%.
Japanese Yen seems vulnerable vs bullish amid fiscal woes, Mideast jitters
The USD/JPY pair attracts buyers for the second straight day, though it lacks strong follow-through and trades below mid-158.00s during the first half of the European session on Monday.
S&P 500: Earnings strength offsets yield headwinds – HSBC
HSBC Asset Management notes that global equities, including the S&P 500, have shown resilience as the index inches toward the 8000 level despite high Oil prices, a hawkish Federal Reserve and surging bond yields.
Euro falls against Canadian Dollar amid French debt crisis
EUR/CAD inches lower after posting modest gains in the previous day, trading around 1.5960 during European hours on Monday.