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Dow Jones futures slip ahead of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Dow Jones futures fall by 0.65% to trade around 52,440 during European trading hours on Friday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.88% and 1.69%, trading near 7,510 and 28,730, respectively. Traders await the preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for July.
Euro trims losses against the British Pound, supported by ECB tightening hopes
The Euro (EUR) trades higher against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, returning to levels near 0.8500 from 13-month lows of 0.8455 amid speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) will hike rates in the coming months.
Euro: Bullish bias but capped by resistance against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report EUR/USD has eased after Wednesday’s surge, with current price action seen as consolidation between 1.1420 and 1.1465.
United States Dollar Index Price Forecast: Loses traction near 23.6% Fibo., near 100.85
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, attracts some sellers following an uptick on Friday, stalling its recovery from a nearly one-month trough, around the 100.35 region touched earlier this week.
Japanese Yen: Supply, inflation and fiscal risks – Rabobank
Rabobank discusses Japanese Yen dynamics around Japan’s high debt-to-GDP ratio, fiscal credibility and the BoJ’s gradual policy normalization.
Austria HICP (MoM) in line with forecasts (-0.3%) in June
Austria HICP (MoM) in line with forecasts (-0.3%) in June
Equities: Global tech-led selloff deepens – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Early Morning Reid describes a broad slump in global equities driven by renewed doubts over the AI trade. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% with futures down further, while the Nikkei, CSI 300 and Hang Seng posted sharp declines.
Euro steadies against Canadian Dollar ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
EUR/CAD remains flat after experiencing volatility, trading around 1.6070 during the early European hours on Friday. The currency cross may experience downward pressure due to potential weakness in the Euro (EUR).
Austria HICP (YoY) dipped from previous 3.7%Â to 3.2% in June
Austria HICP (YoY) dipped from previous 3.7%Â to 3.2% in June
Austria HICP (MoM) came in at 0%, above expectations (-0.3%) in June
Austria HICP (MoM) came in at 0%, above expectations (-0.3%) in June
British Pound: Pullback pauses within near-term range against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Christopher Wong note GBP/USD has corrected sharply from recent highs near 1.3556 but now looks set to consolidate between 1.3450 and 1.3520 intraday.
New Zealand Dollar declines below 0.5850 as US launches wave of strikes against Iran
The NZD/USD pair edges lower to around 0.5840 during the early European session on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) as escalating tensions in the Middle East trigger risk-off sentiment, weighing on the riskier assets.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: More upside likely amid stabilization above 20-day EMA
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades marginally lower against the US Dollar (USD) at around 0.6990 during the European trading session on Friday. The Aussie pair edges down as the US Dollar ticks higher amid fears that the United States (US) inflation could re-accelerate after slowing down in June.