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EUR/USD bumps back over 1.0900 after bad US NFP print. Broad-market concerns of a US slowdown jumped on Friday. Coming up next week: US ISM Manufacturing PMI, EU Retail Sales EUR/USD caught a ride higher on Friday after the Greenback got pummeled following a bad data beat in US Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) figures. Market fears

EUR/USD jumps to near 1.0900 as the US Dollar plunges after a weak US NFP report for July. US labor demand appears to have slowed significantly, with slower wage growth. The Euro fails to capitalize on increased doubts over market expectations for two more ECB rate cuts this year. EUR/USD climbs to near the round-level resistance of 1.0900 in

GBP/USD rallies from daily low of 1.2707 to trade above the 1.2800 mark. Key resistance levels reclaimed: 50-DMA at 1.2787 and 1.2800 mark; next targets are 1.2860, 1.2900, and 1.2950. If GBP/USD falls below 1.2800, it may range between 1.2800 and 1.2700, with further support at 100-DMA (1.2683). The Pound Sterling rallied sharply against the

Soft stocks are helping keep the Canadian Dollar (CAD) tone defensive but whether weaker equity markets are enough of a justification for driving the CAD significantly lower at the moment remains to be seen, Scotiabank’s FX strategist Shaun Osborne notes. Heightened CAD volatility is possible “Thinner liquidity Monday, when local markets are closed, might open

The Australian Dollar appreciates after the release of higher Producer Price Index figures. Australia’s PPI rose by 4.8% YoY in Q2, against the previous quarter’s reading of 4.3%. The US Dollar received support due to increased risk aversion amid raised concerns about the US economy. The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses against the

Energy markets are not pricing in a significant rise in supply risk premia, TDS commodity strategist Daniel Ghali notes. A marginal rise in energy supply risk premia “Our analysis of the cross-section of commodities returns reveals that the rally in crude oil prices is largely consistent with that of the complex, uncovering only a marginal rise

NZD/USD struggles to capitalize on its modest intraday uptick to over a one-week peak. China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI unexpectedly contracted in July and acts as a headwind. The post-FOMC USD selling and the risk-on mood continue to lend support to the Kiwi.  The NZD/USD pair reverses an intraday dip that followed the disappointing release of

The Chinese economy remains weak, according to the PMIs released this morning. The manufacturing index fell slightly, remaining below 50 for the third consecutive month, while the non-manufacturing index (services and construction) fell to 50.2, the lowest level ever recorded (except for 4 months when acute coronavirus outbreaks led to lockdowns) , Commerzbank’s FX analyst

Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.0% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, compared with the 1.0% increase seen in the first quarter, according to the latest data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday. The market consensus was for a growth of 1.0% in the reported period. Annually, Australia’s CPI inflation rose

Silver price becomes flat after the release of the better-than-expected US JOLTS Job Openings data for June. US employers posted fresh 8.18 million vacancies. The Fed is expected to leave interest rates steady for eighth straight time. Silver price (XAG/USD) surrenders its intraday gains and falls slightly below $28.00 in Tuesday’s New York session. The

Gold price remains depressed amid a modest USD strength, though the downside seems limited. September Fed rate cut bets might cap further USD gains and lend support to the XAU/USD. Traders also seem reluctant ahead of the key central bank event risks and important macro data. Gold price (XAU/USD) struggled to find acceptance above the

The Pound Sterling recovers as investors expect the BoE to cut interest rates on Thursday. A few BoE policymakers may hesitate to vote for a dovish decision due to high inflation in the UK service sector. The Fed is widely anticipated to maintain the status quo. The Pound Sterling (GBP) posts a fresh two-week low near 1.2810

The Australian Dollar gains ground as the RBA is expected to hold interest rates next week. National Australia Bank (NAB) anticipates that the RBA’s cash rate will remain stable at 4.35% until May 2025. The US Dollar loses ground as the Fed is expected to deliver three rate cuts this year. The Australian Dollar (AUD)

NZD/USD slightly rebounds, hovering near the 0.5900 mark, but remains under a clear bearish influence. The pair lost more than 4% in July, underscoring a strong bearish outlook. The 0.5850 area is the last barrier against the sellers. In Friday’s session, the NZD/USD took a slight break from its continual downward trajectory, mildly rebounding to

Gold price bounces from daily lows of $2,356, now at $2,385. Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows mixed results, edging closer to the 2% target. US Treasury yields slump as bonds rally, signaling potential for multiple Fed rate cuts this year. Gold price makes a U-turn after diving to two-week lows of $2,353 edges higher some

US Dollar DXY struggling to rebound amid mixed PCE figures and anticipations of Fed cuts. The possibility of a rate decrease by the Fed in September remains, though somewhat toned down. All eyes are now on next week’s FOMC decision. On Friday, the US Dollar, as depicted by the DXY, displayed some resilience despite encountering

Executive Board member of the European Central Bank (ECB) Isabel Schnabel hit the wires late on Friday noting that a single cut from the ECB doesn’t necessarily guarantee follow-up cuts, and that inflation in the EU, particularly services inflation, is proving a tricky beast to slay. Key highlights The first cut doesn’t automatically lead to

Stocks fluctuated on Thursday in a big way, with the daily trading range of the S&P 500 index exceeding 100 points. It closed 0.51% lower, indicating ongoing uncertainty and a generally bearish bias. This morning, the S&P 500 is expected to open 0.7% higher following the Core PCE Price Index release, which came in at