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France Industrial Output (MoM) registered at -0.4%, below expectations (0.3%) in July
France Industrial Output (MoM) registered at -0.4%, below expectations (0.3%) in July
British Pound dips to 207.50 as Japanese Yen rallies, unfazed by Oil prices
The British Pound (GBP) extends losses on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) rallies across the board, with investors bracing for a quarter-point rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) at next week’s monetary policy meeting.
Euro: Volatility eyed into late week – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke notes that EUR/USD is likely to stay relatively quiet until later in the week, when the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting and US inflation data could trigger stronger moves.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Approaches four-year high near 0.7280
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is higher against its major currency peers, except the Japanese Yen (JPY), on Wednesday, trading 0.16% up at around 0.7230 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European session.
Japan Machine Tool Orders (YoY) rose from previous 50.4%Â to 64.7% in August
Japan Machine Tool Orders (YoY) rose from previous 50.4%Â to 64.7% in August
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Strengthens above 1.3550, upside bias intact while holding above 100-day SMA
The GBP/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.3550 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. UK Chancellor John Healey unveiled a series of measures designed to encourage economic growth and draw more private investment into the UK.
Indian Rupee extends decline as oil prices rally further
The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its decline against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after a sharp correction the previous day. The USD/INR pair jumps marginally above 95.11 as surging energy prices have battered the Indian currency significantly.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Softens to near 178.50, retains bearish bias despite oversold RSI
The EUR/JPY cross trades in negative territory near 178.50 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday.
Swiss Franc strengthens as US Dollar holds losses despite Fed rate hike odds
USD/CHF loses ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.8090 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair remains subdued as the US Dollar (USD) holds losses despite a hawkish tone surrounding the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy outlook.
WTI eases from three-month top and slips below $92.00; supply concerns to limit downside
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – touches a fresh three-month top, around the $92.50 area during the Asian session on Wednesday, though it lacks follow-through. Nevertheless, the commodity seems poised to climb further amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Netherlands, The Consumer Spending Volume declined to 1.2% in July from previous 1.7%
Netherlands, The Consumer Spending Volume declined to 1.2% in July from previous 1.7%
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bullish bias remains above 1.1600 ahead of ECB and US inflation
The EUR/USD pair attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Wednesday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains confined within the weekly range.