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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.
Dow Jones futures slip as traders adopt caution on US-Iran tensions
Dow Jones futures lose 0.30% to trade around 52,290 during European trading hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures decline 0.38% and 0.85%, trading near 7,520 and 29,070, respectively.
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.
South Africa Consumer Price Index (MoM) remains at 0.7% in June
South Africa Consumer Price Index (MoM) remains at 0.7% in June
South Africa Consumer Price Index (YoY): 5% (June) vs 4.5%
South Africa Consumer Price Index (YoY): 5% (June) vs 4.5%
Hungarian Forint: Rally against Euro reassessed after rate cuts – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists analyze the Hungarian Forint (HUF) after the central bank of Hungary, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) cut its policy rate to 5.75% and signalled more easing. They expect a 5.0% terminal rate by year-end, noting EUR/HUF already bottomed near 348.59.
Indonesian Rupiah weakens as BI holds rate at 5.75%
USD/IDR has recovered its daily losses, trading around 17,950 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) struggles after the Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to hold its benchmark rate steady at 5.75% in July.
BoJ says open to faster rate hike pace as yen adds price risk – Bloomberg
According to a Bloomberg report, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is widely seen holding interest rates steady at the July meeting.
WTI Oil hits fresh six-week highs at $86.00 as supply concerns rise
Oil prices continue rallying on Wednesday as hostilities in Iran threaten to escalate out of control, and reports of vessels turning around in the Red Sea heighten concerns about supply disruptions.
British Pound: Inflation trend supports softer Sterling – ING
ING’s Chris Turner relays UK economist James Smith’s view that underlying United Kingdom (UK) inflation is moving in the right direction despite slightly higher core data. Falling food and petrol prices and softer core services inflation suggest domestically generated inflation is benign.
Forex Today: US Dollar and Oil continue to rise as tensions in Middle East escalate further
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, July 22:
Indonesia Bank Indonesia Rate below forecasts (6%): Actual (5.75%)
Indonesia Bank Indonesia Rate below forecasts (6%): Actual (5.75%)