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Canadian Dollar declines as US-Canada trade talks collapse
The USD/CAD pair recovers some lost ground to near 1.3820 during the early European session on Monday. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) after US-Canada talks collapse into a trade war.Â
Equities: Resilience supported by strong macro – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team reports that Equities ended Friday higher, though several markets, especially in the US, finished the week lower. The team stresses that robust macro and earnings data, plus sector leadership from Materials over Utilities, show no defensive rotation.
Japanese Yen: Psychological resistance and intervention fears – MUFG
MUFG’s Teppei Ino reviews recent USD/JPY trading ahead of Jackson Hole. The pair opened near 159 and repeatedly tested the 160 level, which acted as psychological resistance as traders watched for possible Japanese intervention.
Euro: Upside room toward 1.1800 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann keep a constructive view on EUR/USD after the pair held near 1.1680 and tested 1.1710 twice.
Norway Credit Indicator fell from previous 4.4% to 4.3% in July
Norway Credit Indicator fell from previous 4.4% to 4.3% in July
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Holds steady below 1.1700 as overbought momentum tempers further gains
The EUR/USD pair holds steady near 1.1680 during the early European trading hours on Monday. Fiscal interventions from the US Treasury weigh on the US Dollar (USD) against the Euro (EUR). Traders brace for details of sanctions on Iran and a policy ‌speech this week in the United States (US).Â
Indonesian Rupiah declines despite prevailing high interest rates, weaker US Dollar
USD/IDR gains ground after three days of losses, trading around 17,740 during the Asian hours on Monday. However, the currency pair could face headwind pressure as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) may draw renewed support from lingering high interest rates.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Consolidates near June high as bulls await breakout through 0.6000
The NZD/USD pair enters a bullish consolidation phase at the start of a new week and trades around the 0.5975 region during the Asian session, just below its highest level since June, touched on Friday.
Singapore Consumer Price Index (YoY): 2.2 (July) vs 1.9
Singapore Consumer Price Index (YoY): 2.2 (July) vs 1.9
Swiss Franc advances as Dollar slides on US bond buyback surge
USD/CHF depreciates after two days of gains, trading around 0.8000 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) struggles under pressure from newly announced fiscal measures in Washington.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Softens to near 185.50, but maintaining constructive bias above 100-day SMA
The EUR/JPY cross trades with mild losses near 185.60 during the early European session on Monday.
Indian Rupee inches lower as US Dollar rises on safe-haven demand
The Indian Rupee (INR) loses ground on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) gains on rising safe-haven demand driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Japanese Yen advances on BoJ rate hike bets, subdued US Dollar
USD/JPY extended its losses for the second straight day after intraday volatility, trading around 158.80 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair declines as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gains ground on stronger-than-expected inflation data, which accelerated for a second straight month.