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Greece Unemployment Rate (MoM) dipped from previous 8.1%Â to 8% in June
Greece Unemployment Rate (MoM) dipped from previous 8.1%Â to 8% in June
Federal Reserve: Surprise risk keeps global rates elevated – ING
ING’s Michiel Tukker expects the Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep rates on hold, even as markets price a 30% chance of a hike.
Swiss Franc remains depressed despite brightening ZEW Economic Expectations
The US Dollar (USD) holds gains near 13-month highs against the Swiss Franc (CHF), with the USD/CHF pair trading a few pips shy of 0.8200, set for a 1.3% monthly rally.
Equities: Record allocation sustains Dollar exposure – BNY
Geoff Yu at BNY reports that global equity allocations have reached a record share of portfolios, with United States (US) markets dominating both equity and fixed-income holdings.
United Kingdom M4 Money Supply (YoY) increased to 5% in June from previous 4.3%
United Kingdom M4 Money Supply (YoY) increased to 5% in June from previous 4.3%
Australian Dollar: Softer inflation tempers rate hike odds – MUFG
MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes that the Australian Dollar, a beneficiary of AI-related demand, has weakened after another softer-than-expected Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) release.
United Kingdom Net Lending to Individuals (MoM) above expectations (£5.5B) in June: Actual (£9.5B)
United Kingdom Net Lending to Individuals (MoM) above expectations (£5.5B) in June: Actual (£9.5B)
United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals above expectations (57.1K) in June: Actual (58.2K)
United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals above expectations (57.1K) in June: Actual (58.2K)
United Kingdom M4 Money Supply (MoM) above expectations (0.2%) in June: Actual (0.8%)
United Kingdom M4 Money Supply (MoM) above expectations (0.2%) in June: Actual (0.8%)
United Kingdom Consumer Credit came in at £1.807B, above forecasts (£1.7B) in June
United Kingdom Consumer Credit came in at £1.807B, above forecasts (£1.7B) in June
Canadian Dollar gains as oil prices rebound
USD/CAD extends its losses for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.4090 during the European hours on Wednesday.
US Dollar: Long positioning faces FOMC risk – DBS
DBS Bank’s Philip Wee notes that Dollar bulls have built substantial long USD positions ahead of the FOMC, encouraged by Brent’s sharp rebound and expectations of a surprise rate hike by Chairman Kevin Warsh.
Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD returns above $58.00 as US Dollar weakens
Silver (XAG/USD) shows a moderate bullish tone on Wednesday, following a two-day reversal, with price action returning to levels above the $58.00 line at the early European trading session.