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Equities: Cyclical rotation extends as tech recovers – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that global equities began August with fresh all-time highs in several MSCI indices. Gains were driven by sector rotation, with software rebounding 16% over the past week and lower Oil prices supporting sentiment.
France Budget Balance down to €-106.8B in June from previous €-93.3B
France Budget Balance down to €-106.8B in June from previous €-93.3B
Australia RBA Commodity Index SDR (YoY) down to 15.4% in July from previous 16.9%
Australia RBA Commodity Index SDR (YoY) down to 15.4% in July from previous 16.9%
Euro: Consolidation with upside trigger at 1.1565 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang highlights EUR/USD’s recent sharp rise and subsequent consolidation after a failed attempt to sustain gains above 1.1558. Intraday, the Euro is expected to trade between 1.1485 and 1.1540, while a close above 1.1565 could open the way toward 1.1600.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Downward-sloping trendline near 1.3470 remains key barrier
The British pound (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major currency peers, trading 0.1% lower at around 1.3420 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Tuesday.
Swiss Franc weakens as July inflation cools to four-month lows
USD/CHF moves little after two days of gains, trading around 0.8100 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair may appreciate further as the Swiss Franc (CHF) faces headwinds from easing domestic inflation.
Euro flatlines above 1.1500 as traders turn cautious ahead of US JOLTS Job Openings data
The EUR/USD pair holds steady around 1.1505 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. Markets remain cautious ahead of the US JOLTS Job Openings data, which is due on Tuesday. On Friday, the attention will shift to the crucial US July jobs report.
Indonesian Rupiah struggles amid geopolitical volatility, twin-deficit risks
USD/IDR halts its four-day losing streak, trading around 18,090 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair is gaining upward momentum as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) faces persistent pressure.
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds above 110.50, but remains capped below key resistance
The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory near 110.70, snapping the six-day losing streak, during the early European trading hours on Tuesday.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Trades near 181.50 after rebounding from eight-month lows
EUR/JPY gains ground after three days of losses, trading around 181.50 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency cross is maintaining a bearish near-term tone as it holds beneath both the nine-day and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).
Japan's Katayama declines to comment on effectiveness of joint intervention
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declined to comment on effectiveness of joint intervention with the US Department of the Treasury, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Pass-through of rising costs has been limited so far
Japan Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said during the European trading session on Tuesday that the overall impact of the increase in the cost of goods has not yet been passed.
New Zealand Dollar softens below 0.5900 on US-Iran talks uncertainty, stronger US PMI data
The NZD/USD pair loses traction to near 0.5870 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday, pressured by stronger US economic data and safe-haven flows. Traders brace for New Zealand’s employment report, which will be published later on Wednesday.Â