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Japanese Yen: Intervention risks cap losses against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that September Bank of Japan (BoJ) hike odds have risen sharply, but the Japanese Yen (JPY) has reacted only modestly. They argue a sustained Yen recovery likely needs clearer commitment to faster policy normalisation.
0.8550: Euro tests one-week highs against British Pound amid ECB hawkish bets
The Euro (EUR) holds minor gains against the British Pound (GBP) for the third consecutive day on Monday, favoured by European Central Bank (ECB) - Bank of England (BoE) monetary policy divergence.
Forex Today: US Dollar extends pullback to start new week
Here is what you need to know on Monday, August 17:
Canadian Dollar: Data and tariffs shape near-term risks – TD Securities
TD Securities’ Robert Both and Emma Lawrence highlight that markets are watching Canadian CPI and potential US Section 338 tariffs on CAD exports. They expect headline CPI at 2.9% year-on-year in July with core at 1.85%, and see retail sales flat in June.
China House Price Index climbed from previous -3.3% to -3.2% in July
China House Price Index climbed from previous -3.3% to -3.2% in July
China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) came in at -6.7% below forecasts (-6.2%) in July
China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) came in at -6.7% below forecasts (-6.2%) in July
0.6%: China’s Retail Sales miss expectations in July
China’s Retail Sales rose 0.6% year-over-year (YoY) in July vs. A rise of 1.5% expected and a 1.0% growth in June, the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.
Swedish Krona: Riksbank steady as currency lags – BNY
BNY's Wee Khoon Chong note Sweden’s Riksbank appears comfortable with its current policy stance as inflation stays below target, leaving two hikes in the repo path mainly as a risk acknowledgment.
China Retail Sales (YoY) below forecasts (1.5%) in July: Actual (0.6%)
China Retail Sales (YoY) below forecasts (1.5%) in July: Actual (0.6%)
China Industrial Production (YoY) came in at 4.5% below forecasts (5%) in July
China Industrial Production (YoY) came in at 4.5% below forecasts (5%) in July
Canadian Dollar edges higher as Fed rate hike bets recede, CPI data looms
The USD/CAD pair edges lower to around 1.3860 during the early European session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) extends the decline against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as traders pare bets on the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes.
Equities: Mixed performance across regions – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a mixed global equity picture, with the Nikkei, CSI 300, Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng all advancing, while US equity futures, led by NASDAQ, also point higher.
British Pound: Data mix limits sustained gains against US Dollar – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad says improving United Kingdom (UK) disinflation alongside solid Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) should support the British Pound (GBP) against the US Dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR), but sees limited scope for a lasting rally.