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British Pound drifts higher to near 1.3550 on UK fiscal discipline pledges
The GBP/USD pair gains ground to near 1.3545 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The British Pound (GBP) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) after UK Chancellor John Healey unveiled a series of measures designed to encourage economic growth and draw more private investment into the UK.
Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence declined to -8 in August from previous -6
Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence declined to -8 in August from previous -6
Australia National Australia Bank's Business Conditions dipped from previous 4Â to -1 in August
Australia National Australia Bank's Business Conditions dipped from previous 4Â to -1 in August
WTI slips below $90.50 despite rising Middle East supply risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price edges lower and is trading around $90.40 per barrel during Asian hours on Tuesday.
Japanese Yen rallies to February 18 high as upbeat wage data and GDP lift BoJ hike bets
The USD/JPY pair declines for the second straight day – also marking the fourth day of a fall in the previous five – and sinks to its lowest level since February 18, around mid-153.00s during the Asian session on Tuesday.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7804 vs. 6.7795 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 6.7804 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7795 and 6.7104 Reuters estimate.
Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence down to -5.2% in September from previous 6%
Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence down to -5.2% in September from previous 6%
Euro holds gains above 1.1600 on ECB tightening prospects
The EUR/USD pair trades with mild gains around 1.1625 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Euro (EUR) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) amid expectations of a rate hike from the European Central Bank (ECB).
Japan Gross Domestic Product Deflator (YoY) meets expectations (2.6%) in 2Q
Japan Gross Domestic Product Deflator (YoY) meets expectations (2.6%) in 2Q
Japan Gross Domestic Product Annualized came in at 1.4%, above expectations (1.1%) in 2Q
Japan Gross Domestic Product Annualized came in at 1.4%, above expectations (1.1%) in 2Q
Japan Current Account n.s.a. above expectations (Â¥2870B) in July: Actual (Â¥2988B)
Japan Current Account n.s.a. above expectations (Â¥2870B) in July: Actual (Â¥2988B)
Japan Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) in line with forecasts (0.4%) in 2Q
Japan Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) in line with forecasts (0.4%) in 2Q
Japan Trade Balance - BOP Basis dipped from previous ¥-135.2B to ¥-399.9B in July
Japan Trade Balance - BOP Basis dipped from previous ¥-135.2B to ¥-399.9B in July