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US Dollar: Staying supported as Fed hike base case – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole notes that the Dollar remains supported early in the week, helped by Euro-specific weakness and higher global bond yields, even as strong equities cap gains. The ISM services data were slightly hawkish but not enough to shift expectations for an October Federal Reserve hold.
Canadian Dollar falls to near 18-month lows as oil prices decline
USD/CAD extends its gains for the third consecutive day, trading around 1.4270 during European hours on Tuesday. The pair remains close to freshly reached 18-month highs as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) struggles amid lower oil prices.
Eurozone Retail Sales rises 0.1% MoM in August, misses 0.2% estimates
Eurozone Retail Sales rises at a 0.1% pace Month-on-Month (MoM) in August, slower than 0.2% estimates. In July, the Retail Sales data, a key measure of consumer spending, declined by 0.6%.
Spain 12-Month Letras Auction came in at 2.999%, above forecasts (0%)
Spain 12-Month Letras Auction came in at 2.999%, above forecasts (0%)
Spain 6-Month Letras Auction came in at 2.769%, above expectations (0%)
Spain 6-Month Letras Auction came in at 2.769%, above expectations (0%)
Eurozone Retail Sales (YoY) came in at 0.8%, below expectations (1%) in August
Eurozone Retail Sales (YoY) came in at 0.8%, below expectations (1%) in August
Eurozone Retail Sales (MoM) below expectations (0.2%) in August: Actual (0.1%)
Eurozone Retail Sales (MoM) below expectations (0.2%) in August: Actual (0.1%)
Australian Dollar: Oversold conditions limit losses against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that AUD/USD outperformed on Monday, closing near 0.6970 after a modest rebound. Intraday, they see scope for slight gains but expect the pair to stay capped below 0.6985.
British Pound bounces off 1.3200 amid modest USD pullback; lacks bullish conviction
The GBP/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers near the 1.3200 mark on Tuesday and hits a fresh daily high during the first half of the European session.
Dow Jones futures rise due to easing Fed rate hike expectations
Dow Jones futures gain by 0.47% to trade near 51,800 during European hours on Tuesday. S&P 500 futures advance by 0.24% to trade around 7,840, while Nasdaq 100 futures rise by 0.27% to trade near 31,400.
Brazilian Real: Bolsonaro boost faces parliamentary constraints – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Norman Liebke notes the Brazilian Real (BRL) strengthened about 4% as USD/BRL fell from 5.2 to 5 on F. Bolsonaro’s election lead. He cautions that despite gains by Partido Liberal and other conservatives, Bolsonaro would still lack outright majorities and remain reliant on alliances.
United Kingdom S&P Global Construction PMI came in at 46.1, above forecasts (45.4) in September
United Kingdom S&P Global Construction PMI came in at 46.1, above forecasts (45.4) in September
Gold: Vulnerable as yields stay elevated – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong describe Gold as sluggish despite a sharp pullback in October Fed hike expectations, with long-end US Treasury yields resuming their rise and the US Dollar (USD) firm.