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US Dollar: Energy shock may delay renewed downtrend – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny notes that ongoing Middle East conflict, stronger United States (US) data and crude Oil risks are limiting US Dollar (USD) selling. Better manufacturing and retail figures have not shifted Fed expectations much, but a full hike remains priced by year-end.
United States Export Price Index (YoY) down to 10.2% in June from previous 11.2%
United States Export Price Index (YoY) down to 10.2% in June from previous 11.2%
United States Building Permits Change fell from previous -0.7% to -3% in June
United States Building Permits Change fell from previous -0.7% to -3% in June
Canada Canadian Portfolio Investment in Foreign Securities rose from previous $-11.36BÂ to $22.27B in May
Canada Canadian Portfolio Investment in Foreign Securities rose from previous $-11.36BÂ to $22.27B in May
Canada Foreign Portfolio Investment in Canadian Securities came in at $7.9B below forecasts ($15.21B) in May
Canada Foreign Portfolio Investment in Canadian Securities came in at $7.9B below forecasts ($15.21B) in May
United States Housing Starts (MoM) above forecasts (1.31M) in June: Actual (1.427M)
United States Housing Starts (MoM) above forecasts (1.31M) in June: Actual (1.427M)
United States Building Permits (MoM) came in at 1.367M, below expectations (1.4M) in June
United States Building Permits (MoM) came in at 1.367M, below expectations (1.4M) in June
United States Import Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (-0.7%) in June: Actual (0.3%)
United States Import Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (-0.7%) in June: Actual (0.3%)
United States Housing Starts Change climbed from previous -15.4% to 19% in June
United States Housing Starts Change climbed from previous -15.4% to 19% in June
United States Export Price Index (MoM) registered at -0.6%, below expectations (-0.4%) in June
United States Export Price Index (MoM) registered at -0.6%, below expectations (-0.4%) in June
Breaking: UoM Consumer Sentiment Index is seen improving to 54.4 in July
American consumer confidence regained momentum in early July, as households grew more optimistic about current conditions and the broader economic outlook, according to preliminary data from the University of Michigan.
Hungarian Forint: Under pressure against Euro but story intact – ING
ING’s Frantisek Taborsky reports a broad risk-off move in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), with elevated Oil and higher core yields pushing CEE rates up. Hungarian assets have suffered heavy selling, which he links to crowded longs and profit-taking.
New Zealand Dollar weakens as US strikes on Iran fuel risk aversion
NZD/USD declines on Friday, trading around 0.5830 at the time of writing, down 0.19% on the day, as investors seek safe-haven assets following a fresh wave of US strikes against Iran.