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Canada Gross Domestic Product Annualized registered at 3.3%, below expectations (3.4%) in 2Q
Canada Gross Domestic Product Annualized registered at 3.3%, below expectations (3.4%) in 2Q
Canada Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) climbed from previous 0% to 0.8% in 2Q
Canada Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) climbed from previous 0% to 0.8% in 2Q
Canada Gross Domestic Product (MoM) came in at 0.3%, above forecasts (0.2%) in June
Canada Gross Domestic Product (MoM) came in at 0.3%, above forecasts (0.2%) in June
British Pound: Month-end rebalancing and UK policy mix – BNY
BNY's Geoff Yu notes that month-end rebalancing flows leave the British Pound (GBP) vulnerable, with GBP seen as particularly exposed after strong performance and stretched GBP/USD levels.
Federal Reserve: Markets eye Warsh signals – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen notes that central bankers and market participants are focused on Jackson Hole, where FOMC Chair Warsh will give the keynote. Report highlights his aversion to forward guidance and suggests he may avoid clear policy signals.
Platinum: Bullish bias holds as breakout test looms - OCBC
OCBC’s Christopher Wong keeps a firmer tactical bias on Platinum, favouring buy-on-dips despite a recent loss of momentum near 1860–1910. Mild bullish momentum remains intact, with key resistance at 1863–1943 and upside potential towards 2065 on a clean breakout.
Euro: ECB vigilance and inflation risks – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that European inflation is firming, with French and Spanish data reinforcing concerns for the European Central Bank (ECB). Governing Council members Kazaks and Schnabel are framed as hawkish voices, stressing the need to prevent persistent price pressures.
India FX Reserves, USD up to $72933B in August 17 from previous $716.91B
India FX Reserves, USD up to $72933B in August 17 from previous $716.91B
Canadian Dollar awaits fresh catalyst with Warsh, GDP data in focus
USD/CAD trades around 1.3845 on Friday, edging 0.07% lower on the day, as investors refrain from taking large positions ahead of the highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Brazilian Real: Election polls and carry underpin BRL – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes a supportive backdrop for carry trades and says the Brazilian Real (BRL) is also benefiting from polling that narrows President Lula’s lead over Flavio Bolsonaro to one point.
Brazil Inflation Index/IGP-M above forecasts (-0.25%) in August: Actual (-0.22%)
Brazil Inflation Index/IGP-M above forecasts (-0.25%) in August: Actual (-0.22%)
India Manufacturing Output: 7.3% (July) vs previous 7.8%
India Manufacturing Output: 7.3% (July) vs previous 7.8%
India Industrial Output came in at 6.7%, above expectations (6%) in July
India Industrial Output came in at 6.7%, above expectations (6%) in July