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Euro extends rally against British Pound despite strong UK Retail Sales data
The Euro (EUR) rallies further against the British Pound (GBP) as the latter weakens despite upbeat United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales data for June. The EUR/GBP pair jumps to near 0.8550 in the European trading session on Friday, the highest level seen in two weeks.
US Dollar Index: Higher yields and FOMC focus lift DXY – MUFG
Lloyd Chan at MUFG notes that US rate expectations remain volatile, with markets now pricing further Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening this year. Rising Treasury yields have pushed the US Dollar (USD) higher, lifting the US Dollar Index (DXY).
Gold: Oil spike caps rebound and keeps risks two-way – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note Gold has retreated back toward USD 4,040/4,050 after briefly trading above 4,160 as Brent surged past USD100 and the Dollar and US yields climbed.
British Pound retreats from 1.3340 as bright UK data fails to offset risk aversion
The British Pound (GBP) remains depressed near three-week lows against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with upside attempts capped below 1.3340, and on track for a 1% weekly decline.
Indonesian Rupiah advances as US Dollar struggles despite increasing risk aversion
USD/IDR depreciates after registering over 0.5% gains in the previous day, trading around 18,020 during the Asian hours on Friday. However, the pair may see upward momentum following Bank Indonesia's (BI) unexpected decision to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.75% in July.
Brent: Conflict risks keep prices supported – ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Brent has broken above $100/bbl as Middle East tensions escalate and supply risks mount. They highlight threats to flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, as well as disruptions to Kazakh exports.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Surging US bond yields warrant downside
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades marginally higher at around 0.6976 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday.
Euro: Weakens despite ECB rate hike signals against US Dollar – UOB
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research reports that EUR/USD slipped 0.3% to 1.1377 as the Euro (EUR) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) despite the European Central Bank (ECB) leaving rates unchanged and President Lagarde acknowledging some calls for a hike.
United Kingdom Retail Sales climb 1.0% MoM in June vs. -0.3% expected
Retail Sales, a key measure of consumer spending, in the United Kingdom (UK) climbed 1.0% month-over-month (MoM) in June after rising by 1.2% in May, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Friday.
Sweden Producer Price Index (YoY) climbed from previous 6.6% to 7.4% in June
Sweden Producer Price Index (YoY) climbed from previous 6.6% to 7.4% in June
Germany GfK Consumer Confidence Survey came in at -29.6 below forecasts (-28.5) in August
Germany GfK Consumer Confidence Survey came in at -29.6 below forecasts (-28.5) in August
WTI Price Forecast: Falls to near $90.00, while bullish structure stays intact
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $90.05 during the early European trading hours on Friday. WTI tumbles as traders book some profits.
Indian Rupee holds early gains amid renewed RBI intervention rumours
The Indian Rupee gains strongly after a flat opening against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The USD/INR pair declines to near 96.50 as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intervened again to support the Indian Rupee.