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British Pound: Mixed data but Sterling supported – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad says GBP/USD is firmer on broad US Dollar (USD) weakness despite mixed United Kingdom (UK) data.
Canadian Dollar: Bullish structure points to 1.35 handle against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) continues to show strength against the US Dollar (USD).
Euro area: PMIs signal resilient growth – Nomura
Nomura’s European Economics team notes that Euro area August Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed resilient growth, led by a strong manufacturing rebound, while price pressures eased.
Japanese Yen: Support test as Japan data firm – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights USD/JPY testing key support at its 200-day moving average as Japanese data firm.
Canada Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM) registered at 0.5% above expectations (0.4%) in June
Canada Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM) registered at 0.5% above expectations (0.4%) in June
Canada Retail Sales (MoM) came in at 0.6%, above expectations (0.4%) in June
Canada Retail Sales (MoM) came in at 0.6%, above expectations (0.4%) in June
Indonesia: Expansionary stance with narrowing buffer – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Aldian Taloputra assesses Indonesia’s 2027 fiscal plans, noting a targeted deficit of 2.4% of GDP versus 2.9% in 2026. The bank maintains its own forecast of a 2.9%-of-GDP deficit, citing ambitious revenue assumptions and potential tax shortfalls.
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Neutral RSI signals further consolidation
EUR/GBP remains stuck in a narrow trading range this month, stalling the rebound from near 0.8460 in mid-July as buyers struggle to clear the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).
Mexico Retail Sales (MoM) came in at -0.2%, below expectations (0.1%) in June
Mexico Retail Sales (MoM) came in at -0.2%, below expectations (0.1%) in June
Mexico Retail Sales (YoY) below expectations (3.1%) in June: Actual (2.7%)
Mexico Retail Sales (YoY) below expectations (3.1%) in June: Actual (2.7%)
British Pound dips hold above 216.50 Japanese Yen following mixed UK data
British Pound's (GBP) rally against the Japanese Yen (JPY) was capped at the 217.00 area earlier on Friday, and the pair pulled back to the 216.50 area where it found some support.
Canadian Dollar: Binary tariff risks shape near-term path – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists argue that Section 338 tariff negotiations pose a binary risk for the Canadian Dollar (CAD) and USD/CAD.
Euro: Set to outperform Pound, US Dollar and Yen - Nomura
Nomura strategists see greater fiscal vulnerabilities in the United Kingdom (UK) than in the Euro area. Strong foreign inflows into Euro area bonds and comparatively better debt dynamics support its view that Euro (EUR) should outperform British Pound (GBP), US Dollar (USD) and Japanese Yen (JPY).