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Euro: Drifting toward ECB test – ING
Chris Turner at ING notes EUR/USD has held up relatively well despite energy price gains and wider natural gas prices.
South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 2.3% in May from previous 1.3%
South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 2.3% in May from previous 1.3%
United States MBA Mortgage Applications increased to 1.9% in July 17 from previous -2.7%
United States MBA Mortgage Applications increased to 1.9% in July 17 from previous -2.7%
Euro holds near five-week highs against Yen despite BoJ tightening rumours
The Euro (EUR) reversed earlier gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, following hawkish comments by Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) policymakers. The pair, however, remains a few pips below 186.00 at the time of writing, with the five-week high of 186.19 at a short distance.
World Bank warns of risks of global slowdown, renewed inflation
The World Bank warned that the global economy is only "a few months" away from a worst-case scenario in which global growth slows to 1.3% while inflation rises to 4.5%, according to comments by Chief Economist Indermit Gill reported by Reuters.
Japanese Yen: Technical outlook weakens against US Dollar – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts highlight USD/JPY trading in breakout territory above 163 for the first time in nearly four decades, with support around 162.20 and resistance near 164.40.
Swiss Franc edges higher as US-Iran tensions, higher Swiss yields sustain support
USD/CHF trades around 0.8120 at the time of writing on Wednesday, down a modest 0.09% on the day, but remains supported by a strong risk-off environment that favors the US Dollar (USD).
UK inflation cools and fiscal concerns grow: Why the British Pound is surrendering recent gains
The British Pound (GBP) is facing renewed downward pressure across major currency pairs, forfeiting its recent gains as market participants digest a combination of cooling domestic inflation and growing fiscal uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s economic agenda.
New Zealand Dollar weakens as global risk aversion overshadows hawkish RBNZ outlook
NZD/USD extends its losing streak for the fifth successive day, trading around 0.5810 during the European hours on Wednesday.
Hungarian Forint: Dovish tilt keeps easing alive – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose reports that Hungary’s central bank Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) cut its base rate to 5.75%, in line with expectations, and maintained its summer easing narrative.
British Pound sticks to post-UK inflation losses as faster BoJ rate hike bets lift JPY
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some intraday sellers on Wednesday and slides below the 218.00 mark during the first half of the European session. Spot prices remain, however, confined within the previous day's broader range amid the supportive fundamental backdrop.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Remains below 50-day EMA near the confluence of 1.3400
GBP/USD remains steady after four days of losses, trading around 1.3370 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair is holding a mildly bearish near‑term bias as spot remains capped beneath the 50‑day and nine-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).
Australian Dollar: 0.6970 support keeps upside intact against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report AUD/USD has eased after testing above 0.7020, with intraday price action now seen consolidating between 0.6985 and 0.7020.