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Dow Jones futures fall ahead of results from Wall Street lenders
Dow Jones futures lose 0.26% to trade around 52,620 during European trading hours on Tuesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures fall 0.03% and 0.42%, trading near 7,560 and 29,600, respectively.
Oil: Stagflation fears rise with Middle East tensions – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a sharp jump in Oil prices driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran and renewed rhetoric from President Trump on the Strait of Hormuz.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Consolidates gains above 0.8130 with US CPI, Fed Warsh in focus
The US Dollar (USD) is trading practically flat against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Tuesday, consolidating gains after a 0.7% rally on Monday, boosted by rising geopolitical tensions and hawkish Comments by Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller.
Swiss Franc: Weakens as Euro tests triangle resistance – Societe Generale
Societe Generale technical analysts note that EUR/CHF has moved above its 200-DMA and is challenging resistance defined by the March and April highs.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Surging Oil prices back further downside
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades higher against its major currency peers, except antipodeans, during the European trading session on Tuesday.
US Dollar: Fed reaction focus after Waller – MUFG
MUFG’s Michael Wan notes the Dollar strengthened as US Treasury yields rose and equities sold off, helped by renewed US–Iran tensions and higher Oil prices.
British Pound flat below 217.00 as JPY intervention risks cap gains; bullish bias intact
The GBP/JPY cross struggles to gain any meaningful traction and seesaws between tepid gains/minor losses through the early part of the European session on Tuesday.
WTI rises above $80.00 as US launches strikes, Iran disrupts shipping
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price continues to gain ground, trading around $80.20 per barrel during the European hours on Tuesday. Crude oil prices rise due to rising supply concerns, which could be attributed to the escalating United States (US)-Iran tensions.
Australian Dollar: Waiting for Australian data before RBA – Commerzbank
Volkmar Baur at Commerzbank notes the Australian Dollar (AUD) has traded largely sideways, with markets waiting for clarity on Middle East developments and upcoming Australian labor and inflation data ahead of the August 11 Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting.
Forex Today: Eyes on US inflation data and Fed Chair Warsh testimony as Oil prices surge
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, July 14:
Oil: Hormuz tensions drive price surge – ING
ING strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey highlight sharply higher Oil prices as US–Iran tensions escalate and vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slows.
Australian Dollar treads water above 0.6900, amid the risk-off market mood
The Australian Dollar (AUD) posts moderate gains against the US Dollar on Tuesday, bouncing to the 0.6930 area from session lows near 0.6910.
British Pound: Advance has ended with range trade likely against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that GBP/USD gapped lower, dropping to 1.3343 and closing at 1.3346 as the Dollar firmed.