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Swiss Franc edges higher as US-Iran tensions, higher Swiss yields sustain support
USD/CHF trades around 0.8120 at the time of writing on Wednesday, down a modest 0.09% on the day, but remains supported by a strong risk-off environment that favors the US Dollar (USD).
UK inflation cools and fiscal concerns grow: Why the British Pound is surrendering recent gains
The British Pound (GBP) is facing renewed downward pressure across major currency pairs, forfeiting its recent gains as market participants digest a combination of cooling domestic inflation and growing fiscal uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s economic agenda.Â
New Zealand Dollar weakens as global risk aversion overshadows hawkish RBNZ outlook
NZD/USD extends its losing streak for the fifth successive day, trading around 0.5810 during the European hours on Wednesday.
Hungarian Forint: Dovish tilt keeps easing alive – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose reports that Hungary’s central bank Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) cut its base rate to 5.75%, in line with expectations, and maintained its summer easing narrative.
British Pound sticks to post-UK inflation losses as faster BoJ rate hike bets lift JPY
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some intraday sellers on Wednesday and slides below the 218.00 mark during the first half of the European session. Spot prices remain, however, confined within the previous day's broader range amid the supportive fundamental backdrop.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Remains below 50-day EMA near the confluence of 1.3400
GBP/USD remains steady after four days of losses, trading around 1.3370 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair is holding a mildly bearish near‑term bias as spot remains capped beneath the 50‑day and nine-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).
Australian Dollar: 0.6970 support keeps upside intact against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report AUD/USD has eased after testing above 0.7020, with intraday price action now seen consolidating between 0.6985 and 0.7020.
United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) declined to 2.7% in May from previous 3.8%
United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) declined to 2.7% in May from previous 3.8%
Euro remains stuck near 1.1400 amid rising tensions in Iran, higher Oil prices
The Euro’s (EUR) modest upside attempt against the US Dollar (USD) witnessed during Wednesday’s Asian session has been short-lived. The EUR/USD pair was capped below 1.1420, before pulling back to levels a few pips above 1.1400 during the European trading session.
Japanese Yen: Weakness persists as BoJ hike talk grows – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights persistent Japanese Yen weakness as USD/JPY trades at levels last seen in 1986, with low volatility undermining the Ministry of Finance’s case for intervention. He notes limited contagion in Japanese bonds but rising inflation and political pressure.
Japanese Yen gains strongly on hopes of BoJ aggressive tightening cycle
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts significant bids against its major currency peers during the European trading session on Wednesday. The USD/JPY pair falls vertically to near 162.65, but quickly recovers some losses and rebounds to around 162.90.
Norwegian Krone: Rate path hinges on inflation data – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke highlights recent confusion in Norway after delayed core inflation data and an unexpected slowdown in both headline and core rates.
Euro retreats from one-month top amid JPY intervention risks, BoJ bets as traders eye ECB
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some sellers after an intraday move up to a one-month high and drops to the 185.75-185.70 area during the early part of the European session on Wednesday.