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Australian Dollar: CPI keeps RBA on hold bias – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole expects Australia’s July inflation data to show further moderation, consistent with no additional Reserve Bank of Australia hikes this year. He argues Governor Bullock is likely to stay hawkish, and even a small inflation surprise could lift AUD.
Hungarian Forint: MNB tone shift watched – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose expects Hungary's central bank, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB), to cut its base rate by 25bp to 5.50%, but stresses that guidance will matter more for the Forint. While headline inflation has surprised on the downside, core and services pressures and energy risks persist.
Euro holds gains against Canadian Dollar on upbeat German IFO data
EUR/CAD extends its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.6160 during the European hours on Tuesday. The currency cross remains stronger as the Euro (EUR) holds gains following the release of the German IFO business sentiment index data.
British Pound extends gains to fresh monthly peak, around mid-217.00s vs weaker Yen
The GBP/JPY cross catches fresh bids on Tuesday and climbs to its highest level since July 30, around mid-217.00s during the first half of the European session.
British Pound: Upside bias toward 1.3700 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann describe GBP/USD price action as range-bound intraday between 1.3615 and 1.3660, with momentum indicators neutral.
Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index improves again, arriving at 88.8 vs. 87.2 estimates
The German IFO Institute Business Climate Index improves again. The sentiment data arrives higher at 88.8 in August from 86.7 in July, revised higher from 86.6. The data also beats estimates of 87.2.
Germany IFO – Expectations above forecasts (87.5) in August: Actual (89.1)
Germany IFO – Expectations above forecasts (87.5) in August: Actual (89.1)
Germany IFO – Current Assessment above expectations (87) in August: Actual (88.5)
Germany IFO – Current Assessment above expectations (87) in August: Actual (88.5)
Germany IFO – Business Climate above forecasts (87.2) in August: Actual (88.8)
Germany IFO – Business Climate above forecasts (87.2) in August: Actual (88.8)
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Could surpass 1.3900 as break above 38.2% Fibo. comes into play
The USD/CAD pair is seen building on its recovery move from the 1.3730 region, or a three-month low touched last week, and gaining positive traction for the second straight day on Tuesday.
New Zealand Dollar falls as US Dollar gains on safe-haven demand
NZD/USD extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 0.5950 during the European hours on Tuesday. The currency pair faces downward pressure as the US Dollar (USD) gains strength from safe-haven demand driven by rising geopolitical tensions.
China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted - Reuters
In a Reuters report on Tuesday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said that its cooperation with Iran is conducted within the framework of international law and should not be interfered with or disrupted when asked about new United States (US) sanctions related to Iran.
Copper: Tight inventories sustain price support – ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey say Copper remains underpinned by tight LME inventories and strong US-bound flows.