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Euro: Upside bias targets 1.1725 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that EUR/USD has broken to a three‑month high near 1.1680 as Dollar weakness and strong momentum underpin the pair.
Eurozone Construction Output s.a (MoM) down to -1.3% in June from previous 0.4%
Eurozone Construction Output s.a (MoM) down to -1.3% in June from previous 0.4%
Eurozone Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) fell from previous 1.2% to -0.7% in June
Eurozone Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) fell from previous 1.2% to -0.7% in June
Copper: Tight physical market supports prices – ING
ING’s commodities team, led by Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson, reports Copper market tightness has eased slightly as LME inventories rose by more than 55kt over two sessions, narrowing the cash-to-three-month backwardation.
Indian Rupee: RBI seen comfortably on hold – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim note India’s economy remains supported by strong domestic demand and exports, with growth projected at 6.7% in fiscal 2026-2027 versus 8% previously. Inflation is forecast at 5%, within the RBI’s 2-6% band, allowing policy to stay on hold at 5.25%.
Federal Reserve: Divided hawks shape late-2026 hike risks – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Jan Groen highlights a divided Federal Reserve, with a larger ‘keep-on-hold’ camp waiting for core PCE inflation data in 2H 2026 before backing rate hikes.
Hong Kong SAR Consumer Price Index in line with forecasts (1.7%) in July
Hong Kong SAR Consumer Price Index in line with forecasts (1.7%) in July
Hong Kong SAR Unemployment rate remains at 3.7% in July
Hong Kong SAR Unemployment rate remains at 3.7% in July
British Pound gains as US Dollar softens on Treasury bond buybacks
GBP/USD extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 1.3630 during the European hours on Thursday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) faces challenges, driven by the decision of the US Treasury Department to stabilize domestic bond markets.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Doubling US bond-buying plan opens way for 1.1800
The Euro (EUR) posts a fresh three-month high at around 1.1693 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Thursday.
Japanese Yen: Bullish bias within broad range against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that USD/JPY dropped sharply to around 158.00, eroding the previous upside bias.
Greece Current Account (YoY): €-0.603B (June) vs €-0.96B
Greece Current Account (YoY): €-0.603B (June) vs €-0.96B
South African Rand: inflation risks from El Niño – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes South African inflation surprised on the downside in August, with headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 4.3% and core at 4.2%.