New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is expected to trade in a range between 0.5895 and 0.5930 against US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, slowdown in momentum indicates that the odds of NZD reaching 0.5845 are low.
Oil prices fell by another 2% yesterday after already dropping significantly on Friday. Brent traded at just $68 per barrel at times. That is around $4 less than last Thursday, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
The AUD/USD pair edges lower to near 0.6450 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The Aussie pair ticks down as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground, following the soft United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)-driven sell-off.
USD/CNH is firmer just under key resistance at 7.2000 and China’s stock index extended its rebound, BBH FX analysts report.
Australian Dollar (AUD) is likely to trade in a sideways range between 0.6455 and 0.6495. In the longer run, downward momentum is slowing; a breach of 0.6520 would indicate that AUD is not breaking below 0.6405, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
AUD/USD is holding above its 100-day moving average (0.6430), BBH FX analysts report.
Market participants with ties to Switzerland were probably not too pleased when the US administration announced new tariffs for a large number of countries at the end of last week: alongside Brazil, which will now have to pay significantly higher tariffs for political reason, Switzerland is the only
The US Dollar is trimming losses on Tuesday, as the dust from the disappointing US Nonfarm Payrolls report settles.
Japanese Yen (JPY) and JGBs ignored the Bank of Japan Minutes of the June 16-17 policy meeting, BBH FX analysts report.
The US labor market report for July has thrown a spanner in the works, dashing my speculation that the Fed might not cut interest rates in September after all. Now it looks more likely than ever.
United Kingdom 10-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 4.635% to 4.522%
US Dollar (USD) is hovering at the top-end of the range carved-out since Friday’s post-NFP low. US stocks are powering forward and dragging global equity markets higher. **Expectations of looser Fed policy and resilient global economic activity are fueling the stock market rally**.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
Pound Sterling (GBP) is likely to trade in a range between 1.3260 and 1.3330 against US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, the likelihood of GBP breaking clearly below 1.3140 has diminished considerably, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
USD/JPY consolidated, after trading sharply lower post-NFP. Pair was last at 147.55 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
Spain 12-Month Letras Auction increased to 1.945% from previous 1.9%
Spain 6-Month Letras Auction increased to 1.932% from previous 1.872%
EUR/JPY attempts to halt its two-day losing streak, trading around 170.20 during the European hours on Tuesday. The bearish bias is strengthening as the technical analysis of the daily chart shows that the currency cross remains within the descending channel pattern.
Eurozone Producer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (0.8%) in June
Eurozone Producer Price Index (YoY) above expectations (0.5%) in June: Actual (0.6%)
The dollar is consolidating after Friday's heavy losses. And the greater market interest in the short term is President Trump's newfound focus on India.
CHF/JPY fell sharply from above 185-levels last Fri to trade a low of 182.70 low this morning. Cross was last at 182.00 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
The Australian Dollar remains trapped within a tight range above 95.00 against the Japanese Yen.
Switzerland is very much preoccupied with the 39% US tariffs due to come into force later this week. The Swiss government is already discussing short-time worker compensation in the event of layoffs - clearly preparing for the worst, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
US Dollar (USD) traded subdued overnight as markets await data and Fedspeaks this week. DXY was last at 99.01, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
USD/CHF continues to gain ground for the second successive session, trading around 0.8110 during the European hours on Tuesday. The pair remains stronger as the US Dollar (USD) advances ahead of the release of US ISM Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data due later in the day.
Euro (EUR) is likely to trade in a range between 1.1435 and 1.1660 against US Dollar (USD), UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
EUR/USD looks quite comfortable near the 1.1550 level and, in the absence of market drivers, may hang around that level for a while, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
United Kingdom S&P Global Composite PMI above forecasts (51) in July: Actual (51.5)
United Kingdom S&P Global Services PMI above forecasts (51.2) in July: Actual (51.8)
The Euro trades lower for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, exploring levels sub-0.8700 as the Pound trims some losses, with investors shifting their gaze to the Bank of England’s monetary policy decision, due next Thursday.
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, August 5:
Eurozone HCOB Services PMI came in at 51 below forecasts (51.2) in July
Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI below forecasts (51) in July: Actual (50.9)
On Tuesday, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) will unveil its July Services PMI, and analysts expect it to edge up to 51.5 from June’s 50.8. That would mark a second straight month of growth in the services sector — a sign of its resilience and a boost to confidence in the wider US economy.
Germany HCOB Services PMI registered at 50.6 above expectations (50.1) in July
Germany HCOB Composite PMI above forecasts (50.3) in July: Actual (50.6)
France HCOB Services PMI came in at 48.5 below forecasts (49.7) in July
France HCOB Composite PMI below expectations (49.6) in July: Actual (48.6)
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is holding ground for the second successive day and trading around 98.80 during the European hours on Tuesday.
Italy HCOB Services PMI below expectations (52.5) in July: Actual (52.3)
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades broadly flat against its major peers on Tuesday as investors shift their focus to the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy announcement on Thursday.
The New Zealand Dollar has shrugged off the positive services activity data from China released earlier on Tuesday and extends its reversal from Monday’s highs at 0.5930 to levels below 0.5900.
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its recovery move to near $37.50 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The white metal strengthens as traders have raised bets supporting interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in the September meeting.
Spain HCOB Services PMI came in at 55.1, above forecasts (52.5) in July
Dow Jones futures appreciate ahead of the US market opening on Tuesday, trading around 44,380, up by 0.17%, during early European hours. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures surge by 0.25% to 6,370, and Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.33% to trade above 23,300.
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 195.60 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges lower against the Pound Sterling (GBP) amid risk-on sentiment and political uncertainty in Japan.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices extend the sideways consolidative price move heading into the European session on Tuesday and remain close to a one-week low touched the previous day.
Spain Industrial Output Cal Adjusted (YoY) increased to 2.3% in June from previous 1.7%
France Budget Balance down to €-100.4B in June from previous €-93.97B
France Industrial Output (MoM) above expectations (0.8%) in June: Actual (3.8%)
USD/CAD holds ground after two days of losses, trading around 1.3790 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair moves little as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) struggles amid weaker crude Oil prices.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price is neutral on Tuesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $65.66 per barrel, not far from its Monday close at $65.66.
The EUR/CAD cross loses ground to around 1.5925 during the early European session on Tuesday. A rebound in crude oil prices lifts the commodity-linked Loonie and acts as a headwind for the cross.
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Russia S&P Global Services PMI: 48.6 (July) vs previous 49.2
The EUR/GBP pair edges lower to near the round level of 0.8700 during the late Asian trading session on Tuesday. The pair faces a slight selling pressure, while investors shift their focus to the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy announcement on Thursday.
The USD/CHF pair trades in positive territory around 0.8090 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Swiss Franc (CHF) softens against the Greenback after US President Donald Trump hit Switzerland with a shock 39% export tariff.
India HSBC Services PMI above forecasts (60) in July: Actual (60.5)
Singapore Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 2.3% in June from previous 1.4%
Singapore Retail Sales (MoM) declined to -1.2% in June from previous 1%
India HSBC Composite PMI up to 61.1 in July from previous 60.7
EUR/JPY remains subdued for the third successive session, trading around 170.20 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
The AUD/JPY cross struggles to capitalize on its modest Asian session uptick and languishes near the 95.00 psychological mark, close to a nearly four-week low touched the previous day. Moreover, the technical setup suggests that the path of least resistance for spot prices is to the downside.
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The Indian Rupee (INR) opens on a gap-down note against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, sending the USD/INR pair to its all-time high of around 88.25. The Indian currency faces intense selling pressure as trade tensions between India and the United States (US) have escalated.
Gold price (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and currently trades just below a nearly two-week high touched the previous day.
Indonesia Gross Domestic Product (YoY) above expectations (4.8%) in 2Q: Actual (5.12%)
Indonesia Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) registered at 4.04% above expectations (3.7%) in 2Q
The GBP/USD pair trades on a flat note near 1.3280 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Nonetheless, rising odds of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts could weigh on the US Dollar (USD) against the Cable.
EUR/USD extends its losses for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.1560 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground following traders’ caution, driven by the latest global trade developments and shifting expectations for monetary policy.
Silver price (XAG/USD) moves little after registering gains in the previous two sessions, trading around $37.50 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) touched a nearly two-week high against its American counterpart following the release of the June Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting Minutes, which reaffirmed bets for an imminent interest rate hike by the year-end.
The NZD/USD pair trades in negative territory near 0.5900 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains weak against the US Dollar (USD) despite the upbeat Chinese economic data.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) loses ground for the second successive day despite the release of improved S&P Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data on Tuesday.
China's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unexpectedly leaped to 52.6 in July from 50.6 in June, the latest data published by Caixin showed on Tuesday.
China Caixin Services PMI above expectations (50.2) in July: Actual (52.6)
Australia ANZ Job Advertisements: -1% (July) vs previous 1.8%
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, trades on a negative note around 98.70 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.1366 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1395 and 7.1667 Reuters estimate.
New Zealand ANZ Commodity Price climbed from previous -2.3% to -1.8% in July
Japanese Economy Minister and chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Tuesday that he will push the United States (US) to give an order to take the auto tariff into effect as soon as possible.
Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI up to 53.6 in July from previous 53.5
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $65.65 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday.
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members shared their views on the monetary policy outlook on Tuesday, per the BoJ Minutes of the June meeting.
GBP/USD pumped the brakes on Monday, holding steady near the 1.3300 handle after a sharp rebound brought on by fresh Greenback weakness thanks to an unexpected softening in US labor data late last week.
The European Union (EU) announced on Monday that it will delay its planned retaliatory tariffs against the United States’ tariffs for six months, which were set to take effect on Thursday, CNBC reported late Monday.
The USD/CAD pair trades with mild losses around 1.3775 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Weaker-than-expected US July employment data and the resignation of a Federal Reserve Governor weigh on the US Dollar (USD) against the Canadian Dollar (CAD).
Australia S&P Global Composite PMI up to 53.8 in July from previous 53.6
South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (YoY) registered at 2.1%, below expectations (2.13%) in July
South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (MoM) below expectations (0.22%) in July: Actual (0.2%)
Australia S&P Global Services PMI registered at 54.1 above expectations (53.8) in July
The EUR/USD stagnates during Monday’s session, virtually unchanged, after Friday’s rally of over 1.52% following a worse-than-expected Nonfarm Payrolls report, which triggered a ramp-up of expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut at the September meeting.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) held steady on Monday, holding onto last week’s late gains against the US Dollar (USD). AUD/USD kept a tight grip on the 0.6470 region, keeping the pair locked in against the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA).
South Korea FX Reserves increased to 411.33B in July from previous 410.2B