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Brazil Unemployment Rate meets expectations (5.4%) in June
Brazil Unemployment Rate meets expectations (5.4%) in June
United States: Growth and inflation data set to soften – TD Securities
TD Securities expects United States (US) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to slow to 1.0% q/q annualized in Q2, well below the 2.0% consensus, even as underlying growth is supported by a recovering US consumer and AI-related investment, with net exports and inventories dragging.
Euro: Strong GDP supports September ECB hike – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports EUR/USD is consolidating after a rally driven by stronger-than-expected Eurozone Q2 GDP at 0.4% quarter-on-quarter.
Polish Zloty: Glapinski probe seen low-impact for FX – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose highlights accelerating efforts in Poland’s Sejm to hold NBP Governor Adam Glapinski accountable before the State Tribunal, amid allegations of politicising the central bank.
British Pound drops against its peers after BoE’s monetary policy decision
The British Pound (GBP) drops against its major currency peers after the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy decision. The GBP/USD pair edges lower from its intraday high of 1.3405 to near 1.3380; however, the initial reaction from the pair was slightly positive.
Federal Reserve: September hike risk stays on table – Nordea
Nordea’s Kirsti Sunde Midttun notes that the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept its target range at 3.50–3.75%, but three hawkish dissents make the hold less comfortable than in June. With no new projections, the unchanged statement and a cautious press conference offered limited guidance.
Brazil Inflation Index/IGP-M below expectations (-1.09%) in July: Actual (-1.16%)
Brazil Inflation Index/IGP-M below expectations (-1.09%) in July: Actual (-1.16%)
United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Unchanged came in at 6 below forecasts (7)
United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Unchanged came in at 6 below forecasts (7)
United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Hike above expectations (2): Actual (3)
United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Hike above expectations (2): Actual (3)
United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Cut in line with expectations (0)
United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Cut in line with expectations (0)
United Kingdom BoE Interest Rate Decision in line with forecasts (3.75%)
United Kingdom BoE Interest Rate Decision in line with forecasts (3.75%)
British Pound: BoE policy seen on extended hold – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists analyzes- the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming meeting, expecting Bank Rate to remain at 3.75% with some hawkish dissent. They note easing inflation expectations and a loosening labour market, but also higher energy prices and government income support.
Italy Producer Price Index (MoM): 0% (June) vs -0.2%
Italy Producer Price Index (MoM): 0% (June) vs -0.2%