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US President Trump pins Iran endgame on midterms, open to talks
US President Donald Trump crossed the wires on Wednesday, saying that the Iran war will end âimmediatelyâ right after the US midterm elections. He said that Iranians are âdesperate to try and affect the election,â told to reporters before leaving for the Republican National Convention in Dallas.
Forex Today: Attention shifts to the ECB and US PPI
The US Dollar (USD) navigated a bearish range on Wednesday, gathering some pace soon after the US Treasury announced a buyback of up to $6 billion in 10- to 20-year T-bonds.
Dow Jones Industrial Average slides all session as the Treasury bid falls short
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades roughly 440 points lower and under 52,400, and its session high sits within two points of the opening print.
Japanese Yen pauses advance as Treasury announcement supports US Dollar
USD/JPY remains on the back foot on Wednesday but lacks follow-through selling as the US Dollar (USD) recovers following the Treasuryâs announcement of a larger bond buyback. The pair trades around 153.50 after briefly falling below 153.00, its lowest level since February.
US Dollar: Soft despite supportive fundamentals â ING
INGâs Chris Turner notes the Dollar has been unexpectedly soft despite higher energy prices and firm short-dated US rates ahead of the US August CPI and a likely 25bp Fed hike.
US ADP Employment Change 4-week average increases to 12K
Private-sector hiring in the US has gained some pace in late August. According to the NER Pulse, the weekly companion to the ADP National Employment Report, companies added an average of 12K jobs per week in the four weeks ending August 22.
Dollar debasement talk, Japanese Yen carry trade unwinding offset USD safe-haven status
The US Dollar (USD) is failing to capitalise on the risk-averse market this week, as tensions in the Gulf escalate, threatening to widen into a full regional war.
US Dollar: CPI outcome guides Fed path â DBS
DBS Group Research economist Eugene Leow argues that upcoming US CPI data will be crucial for the FOMCâs September decision on policy.
Dow Jones futures move little as market caution prevails
Dow Jones futures edge lower by 0.04% to trade near 52,800 during European hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures gain by 0.07% to trade near 7,690, while Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.22% to trade around 29,600.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Rises in limited range with US CPI in focus
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) trades 0.13% higher at around 0.5860 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday, but remains inside Tuesday's trading range.
United States Dollar Index (DXY) bears eye August low around 98.50 ahead of US inflation
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, attracts sellers for the third straight day and drops to a nearly three-week low, around the 98.70-98.65 area, during the early European session on Wednesday.
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.
United States Dollar Index weakens despite rising inflation concerns, Fed rate hike bets
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground for the third consecutive day and trading around 98.80 during Asian hours on Wednesday.