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Germany 10-y Bond Auction increased to 3.26% from previous 3.13%
Germany 10-y Bond Auction increased to 3.26% from previous 3.13%
Brazilian Real: Election risks then renewed gains – Commerzbank
Commerzbank FX analysts Norman Liebke and Michael Pfister see the Brazilian Real (BRL) supported by the Brazilian Central Bank’s (BCB) hawkish stance and still-elevated real interest rates.
Euro extends gains against British Pound as Eurozone inflation accelerates
The Euro (EUR) trades higher against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday, on track for a five-day winning streak, and received additional support after Eurozone final inflation figures confirmed higher price pressures in July.
United Kingdom: Upside risks building for inflation – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Chief United Kingdom (UK) Economist Sanjay Raja notes that UK inflation data for July broadly matched expectations, with headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising and core CPI steady.
Euro remains stronger following July’s Eurozone HICP data
EUR/USD rises after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 1.1600 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair holds ground as the Euro (EUR) remains stronger following the release of Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data for July.
Copper: LME stock jump eases supply squeeze – ING
ING’s commodities team highlights that Copper prices on the LME have retreated sharply, falling below $14,000/t as a significant increase in on-warrant inventories eases the previous supply squeeze.
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) came in at 0.2% below forecasts (2.8%) in July
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) came in at 0.2% below forecasts (2.8%) in July
United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 2.7%Â to 2% in June
United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 2.7%Â to 2% in June
Swiss Franc picks up within range, USDollar softens awaiting Fed minutes
The Swiss Franc (CHF) appreciates moderately on Wednesday, as the US Dollar (USD) pulls back against major peers, with investors bracing for the release of the minutes of July’s Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy meeting, due later on the day.
Indian Rupee: Range-bound with RBI support against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank FX analysts Charlie Lay and Moses Lim see USD/INR staying broadly stable as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) keeps the policy repo rate at 5.25% and remains in wait-and-see mode.
Eurozone Current Account n.s.a rose from previous €-6.2B to €46.9B in June
Eurozone Current Account n.s.a rose from previous €-6.2B to €46.9B in June
Eurozone Current Account s.a registered at €35.1B above expectations (€22.1B) in June
Eurozone Current Account s.a registered at €35.1B above expectations (€22.1B) in June
South Africa Consumer Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (4.5%) in July: Actual (4.3%)
South Africa Consumer Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (4.5%) in July: Actual (4.3%)