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Swiss Franc holds ground following domestic Producer and Import Prices data
USD/CHF depreciates after three days of gains, trading around 0.8130 during the European hours on Thursday. The pair holds losses as the Swiss Franc (CHF) remains stronger following Swiss Producer and Import Prices data for July.
Japanese Yen: BoJ hike expectations support JPY against US Dollar - MUFG
MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes the Japanese Yen has strengthened modestly as markets anticipate a faster pace of Bank of Japan policy tightening.
Eurozone Industrial Production remains flat in June vs. -0.1% estimates
The Eurozone industrial sector activity remained flat in June, while it was expected to decline 0.1%, according to data published by Eurostat. In May, Industrial production contracted by 0.3%, revised lower from -0.2%.
Eurozone Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) registered at 0% above expectations (-0.1%) in June
Eurozone Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) registered at 0% above expectations (-0.1%) in June
Eurozone Industrial Production w.d.a. (YoY) came in at 0.1%, above forecasts (-0.8%) in June
Eurozone Industrial Production w.d.a. (YoY) came in at 0.1%, above forecasts (-0.8%) in June
Euro bounces off one-week low, holds above 1.1500 vs USD as traders look to US PPI
The EUR/USD pair drops to a one-and-a-half-week low during the first half of the European session, though it manages to recover a few pips from the vicinity of the 1.1500 psychological mark.
Indian Rupee: RBI seen delaying rate hikes – MUFG
Michael Wan at MUFG reports that India’s July Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.45% year-on-year, slightly below consensus but above June’s 4.38%, driven mainly by higher food prices.
Australian Dollar: Upside risk intact above 0.7025 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report AUD/USD briefly broke above 0.7075 to 0.7091 before retreating to close almost unchanged at 0.7063.
Swiss Franc: Soft profile sustained on SNB stance – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the Swiss Franc (CHF) has weakened toward their year-end EUR/CHF target of 0.94, making it a preferred funding currency for carry trades.
Norway Norges Bank Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (4.25%)
Norway Norges Bank Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (4.25%)
Norwegian Krone: Dovish risks but bullish view against Euro – ING
Francesco Pesole at ING sees some downside risks for the Norwegian Krone from Norges Bank’s meeting, as benign CPI‑ATE prints could tilt communication slightly less hawkish. He still expects rates to stay at 4.25% today and another hike later this year, but is less convinced about multiple moves.
Japanese Yen holds ground due to potential intervention from Japanese authorities
USD/JPY inches lower after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 159.40 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency pair hovers near the crucial 160.00 level, keeping traders on high alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.
Forex Today: US Dollar stabilizes ahead of next batch of US data
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, August 13: