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US Dollar Index: Hawkish Fed minutes may support greenback – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole notes that recent equity jitters and firm Oil prices have underlined the Dollar’s safe-haven appeal, while markets look to the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes.
Breaking: FOMC Minutes lean toward higher-for-longer narrative
The June FOMC Minutes reinforced the Fed’s cautious approach as policymakers unanimously agreed to maintain interest rates unchanged while keeping a close eye on inflation risks.
New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ hawkish path supports currency – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) delivered a 25 bps hike to 2.50%, largely priced in, triggering an New Zealand Dollar (NZD) rally before gains were trimmed by Middle East tensions.
US Dollar: Warsh risks skewed to cuts – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke argues that interest rate differentials are again driving the Dollar, with USD reacting strongly to weaker US data as markets reassess new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
British Pound slumps against US Dollar as risky assets turn fragile
The British Pound (GBP) is down 0.13% to near 1.3340 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday. The GBP/USD pair faces selling pressure as renewed geopolitical risks have diminished the appeal of riskier assets.
US Dollar Index: Conflict-driven support and rate backdrop – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that renewed Middle East tensions are pressuring stocks and bonds while supporting the US Dollar (USD) and Oil.
US Dollar: FOMC minutes to highlight hawkish debate – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists preview the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes, expecting more insight into the policy debate than provided by Chair Warsh’s press conference.
US Dollar: Fed pricing questioned as disinflation looms – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny argues that June FOMC minutes may already be stale as weaker labour data and lower energy prices challenge the Fed’s hawkish dot plot. He sees OIS pricing as too aggressive, with rate hikes over-priced and a rate cut by March 2027 more likely than another hike.
US Dollar: Reserve role questioned - Rabobank
Rabobank strategist Michael Every discusses contrasting views on the Dollar’s global role.
United States Dollar Index holds in range amid ongoing hopes of a negotiated end to the war
The US Dollar Index (DXY) pulls back to levels a few pips shy of 101.00 during Wednesday’s European session, after being rejected at the 101.20 area earlier in the day, and has turned negative on daily charts.
US Dollar: Exposure stays elevated – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that cross-border investors’ Dollar holdings remain close to multi-year highs, driven by strong United States (US) asset exposure with fewer FX hedges.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Sustenance above 20-day EMA backs further upside above 1.3400
The GBP/USD pair trades almost flat at around 1.3355 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The Cable consolidates as investors await the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes of the June policy meeting, which will be published at 18:00 GMT.
United States Dollar Index holds above 101.00 following US strikes on Iran
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is holding gains for the second consecutive day and trading around 101.10 during the Asian session on Wednesday.