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Equities: Global stocks extend declines as yields rise – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid notes that rising nominal and real yields pressured global equities, with US and European stocks falling and losses extending across Asia. US technology shares underperformed, while European declines were more moderate.
France Budget Balance fell from previous €-106.8B to €-145.91B in July
France Budget Balance fell from previous €-106.8B to €-145.91B in July
Brent: Geopolitical risk keeps cracks elevated – ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Brent has pushed back above $95/bbl as escalating Persian Gulf tensions revive supply risk and a geopolitical premium.
US Dollar: August inflation key to September Fed decision - Commerzbank
Antje Praefcke at Commerzbank highlights that markets now price nearly a 70% chance of a September Fed hike after Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish speech, but stresses upcoming US inflation data will be decisive.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds to near $64, US private labor data awaited
Silver price (XAG/USD) recovers its early losses and rebounds to near $64.00 till the early European session on Wednesday. The white metal is broadly under pressure as surging United States (US) Treasury yields due to hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) bets are hurting non-yielding assets.
British Pound: Downside risk toward 1.3480 against US Dollar – UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD broke below its anticipated intraday range, dropping to 1.3507 as downside momentum starts to build. Intraday, they expect a bearish bias with potential tests of 1.3500 and the major 1.3480 support, provided prices stay below 1.3545.
Euro: Pressured as ECB hike looms – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that EUR/USD slipped below 1.1600 as the US Dollar strengthened on a hawkish Federal Reserve stance and geopolitical tensions. The team highlights that Euro area inflation has moved back above 3%, reinforcing expectations for a September ECB rate hike.
ECB's Nagel: Markets see over 95% probability of a September rate hike
The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said on Wednesday that markets see over 95% chance of a September rate hike.
Norway Current Account up to 279.01B in 2Q from previous 266.83B
Norway Current Account up to 279.01B in 2Q from previous 266.83B
WTI declines to near $89.00 despite US-Iran tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $89.10 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. WTI declines as traders take some profits. However, the potential downside of black gold might be limited amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.Â
Canadian Dollar extends losses ahead of BoC's monetary policy decision
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) depreciates against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, as risk aversion and market expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike keep underpinning USD's rally.
BoJ’s Takata says central bank need to consider a broad range of options on monetary policy response
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday that the central bank needs a different response from conventional semi-annual rate hike pace.Â
Indian Rupee trades firmly on Wednesday despite hawkish Fed bets
The Indian Rupee (INR) holds onto Tuesday's gains at around 94.80 against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday. However, the Indian currency is expected to face selling pressure against the US Dollar, as the latter has strengthened due to increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will tigh