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The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extends its rally against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, trading near 0.6000 and close to its highest level since end-May. Flash S&P Global PMIs released on Friday showed private-sector activity accelerating, led by a strong Services reading that beat expectations, though Manufacturing slipped and missed forecasts. Yet the upbeat […]
EUR/USD heads for a fourth consecutive weekly gain on Friday, although it has erased its earlier intraday advance. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1682 after briefly rising above 1.1700, its highest level since May 14. Strategists at Scotiabank note that the “solid gains in the EUR this week largely reflect a broadly lower USD.” […]
The US Dollar (USD) is muted against the Japanese Yen (JPY). USD/JPY traded in the low 159.00s at the time of writing on Friday. In Japan, July inflation accelerated with headline consumer prices rising 1.9% from a year earlier and core measures firming, while August business surveys came in stronger than expected. Together they have […]
The Mexican currency appreciates to levels last seen in May 2024 as the USD/MXN falls to a two-year low as the US Dollar tumbles even though business activity in the services sector improved. The exotic pair trades at 16.92, down 0.22% for the week and 0.50% for the week. USD/MXN weakens on soft US Dollar […]
The USD/CHF advanced on Friday, registering a modest 0.07% gain, trading at 0.8010. During the week, the pair finished with losses of over 1.49%, triggered by a drop in US yields on Wednesday, as the US Treasury tries to cap elevated yields on the 30-year bond. USD/CHF Price Forecast: Technical Outlook USD/CHF price action shows […]
The Aussie Dollar finished the week with gains of over 0.82% on Friday and up more than 1.20% for the week as the US Dollar tumbled following the US Treasury Department’s announcement of a bond buyback for the long end of the curve. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7170, after rebounding near 0.7067. AUD/USD Price Forecast: Technical Outlook […]
TD Securities’ Robert Both expects the Bank of Canada to remain cautious even if a tariff agreement is reached. The Bank wants more data on how lower tariffs affect exports and output, with key trade figures not available until November. TD forecasts the BoC staying on hold through 2026 and delivering its first rate hike […]
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong stress that the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) remains relatively well supported by a softer US Dollar (USD) and robust domestic fundamentals. July exports surged and the trade surplus widened, underpinned by strong electronics and firmer palm Oil prices, though he cautions that elevated Oil and long-end US Treasury yields […]
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a sharp improvement in sentiment towards Prime Minister Burnham and Labour. Their dbDIG household survey shows optimism about stronger United Kingdom (UK) economic growth under the new government, but households are notably more cautious about their own personal finances, with optimism skewed towards younger and higher-income respondents. Households optimistic on UK […]
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke reports that the Riksbank left its policy rate at 1.75% and maintained a restrictive stance, still seeing a hike later this year as likely. Riksbank is ready to tighten further if inflation proves more persistent, with decisions linked to Middle East conflict developments, though the latest move is seen as neutral for […]
