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US Dollar Index recovers some lost ground around 96.70 in Wednesday’s early Asian session, but upside seems limited.The prospect of a Fed rate reduction continues to undermine the US Dollar. The Fed rate decision will take center stage later on Wednesday. The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the v

Growth momentum further slowed in August despite resilient trade performance. FAI disappointed the most, while IP remained relatively stable and retail sales appeared to stabilise. Continued weakness in data may prompt acceleration in policy implementation and increased support, Standard Chartered's

Markets are buzzing after fresh US data paved the way for next week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) cut. CPI was broadly in line, but soaring jobless claims – the highest in four years – kept the weakening labour market in the spotlight. The Fed is almost certain to deliver a 25bp cut, with odds of larger m

EUR/USD is boosted by softer-than-expected US CPI and highest jobless claims in nearly four years.Dollar weakness offsets steady Eurozone policy, with ECB confirming data-dependent and meeting-by-meeting rate stance.Markets see Fed easing path intact, keeping EUR/USD supported above key 1.1700 level

A tougher-than-expected consumer inflation report followed a surprisingly soft producer price report. This divergence clearly reflects the price volatility facing the economy and the complexity of assessing the central bank's next steps. The consumer price index rose 0.4% last month, the highest sin

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Australian Dollar gains ground ahead of the release of China’s Trade Balance data on Monday.The AUD appreciates as last week’s robust July Trade Surplus and stronger Q2 GDP data reduced RBA rate cut bets.The US Dollar softened after downbeat August jobs data strengthened expectations of Fed rate cut

Markets are bracing for a decisive US jobs report that could set the stage for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next move. Yesterday’s weak ADP print, higher jobless claims and softer labour signals from ISM all point to a cooling jobs market—boosting risk appetite as investors bet on rate cuts. The S&am

United Kingdom (UK) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves dismissed concerns from Britain's National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) that the UK government may need to dip into International Monetary Fund (IMF) funding pools in the future if Parliament can't sort out its budget

Stocks end lower, Nasdaq takes it on the chin.US Appeals Court strikes down reciprocal tariffs, Supreme Court is next.September brings all kinds of macro data. Friday is the NFP report.Gold, Oil and the VIX all surge. Bonds down, Yields Up.Try the Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms. See you in September —

Fed independence will remain a huge theme for financial markets this year, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes. USD/JPY to target 145 for the end of September "The topic should be back in the headlines this Thursday, when Trump appointee Stephen Miran undergoes Senate confirmation hearings for his s

The Euro pulls back from Monday's highs, but the immediate trend remains positive.Investors are bracing for a steady Eurozone inflation report due later on Tuesday.The US Dollar remains vulnerable amid Trump's attacks on the Fed and hopes of rate cuts. The EUR/USD pair is putting an end to a five-da