GBP/USD holds firm at around 1.3500 on Tuesday amid reports of a possible end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. At the same time, traders await inflation data in the UK, the latest minutes of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) July meeting, and the Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with USD/CAD climbing above the 1.3830 mark as softer-than-expected inflation data from Canada fuels speculation of a dovish stance from the Bank of Canada (BoC).
The Euro (EUR) is trading with a steady tone against the British Pound (GBP) on Tuesday, with the EUR/GBP cross hovering below the 0.8650 psychological mark at the start of the American session.
The Japanese Yen is up modestly against the US Dollar (USD) and a mid-performer among the G10 as we head into Tuesday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is entering Tuesday’s NA session with a modest 0.1% gain, lagging its European currency peers while slightly outperforming growth-sensitive commodity peers CAD and AUD, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
The Euro (EUR) is up 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD) and outperforming most of the G10 currencies as we head into Tuesday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is marginally softer versus the US Dollar (USD) on the day, with a mild net loss on the session contrasting—once again—with moderate gains for the major currencies, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
The sharp rise in US Dollar (USD) has scope to extend to 148.30; the major resistance at 148.80 is unlikely to be tested. In the longer run, USD has likely moved back into a range-trading phase between 146.50 and 148.80, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a range of 0.5905/0.5940. In the longer run, NZD has likely entered a 0.5880/0.5980 consolidation phase, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
The bias for Australian Dollar (AUD) is tilted to the downside toward 0.6475; the major support at 0.6455 is unlikely to come into view. In the longer run, AUD is still trading in a range, probably between 0.6455 and 0.6555, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Rapidly increasing downward momentum suggests Pound Sterling (GBP) could continue to decline, potentially dropping below 1.3485. In the longer run, GBP is now neutral; it is likely to trade in a range between 1.3415 and 1.3585, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Euro (EUR) is likely to trade with a downward bias; any decline is unlikely to threaten the major support at 1.1630. In the longer run, outlook is mixed; for the time being, EUR is likely to trade in a range of 1.1630/1.1755, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
USD/CAD has reinforced its recovery after bottoming near 1.3535 in June, breaking above a multi-month trend line and the 50-day average.
Consensus is for 25bp cut to bring OCR to 3%. Slowing growth, weaker labour market, easing inflationary pressure and falling consumer confidence suggest that a 25bp cut is a done deal. NZD was last at 0.5917 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
Euro (EUR) eased lower, amid broad US Dollar (USD) rebound as markets grew cautious on Powell’s stance this Friday. Pair was last at 1.1677 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
NZD/USD edges higher after recovering its recent losses registered in the previous session, trading around 0.5930 during the early European hours on Tuesday.
The EUR/GBP cross trades on a flat note around 0.8635 during the early European session on Tuesday.
The EUR/JPY cross extends its sideways consolidative price move for the second straight day and remains confined in a narrow band, above the 172.00 mark through the Asian session on Tuesday.
The GBP/USD pair trades on a softer note near 1.3500 during the early European session on Tuesday. The US Dollar (USD) posts modest gains against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as traders pared bets on a rate cut at the US Federal Reserve (Fed) September 16-17 meeting.
The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens on Tuesday amid persistent US–India trade tensions. US President Donald Trump said he would delay new tariffs on countries like China that continue purchasing Russian oil after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.1359 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1322 and 7.1846 Reuters estimate.
The NZD/USD pair gains ground to near 0.5925 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as a slew of US economic data keeps the case for a September Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut intact.
GBP/USD saw a softer start to the new trading week, easing back around four-tenths of one percent through the opening market sessions. The US Dollar (USD) pared some of last week’s overall losses, trimming near-term gains for the Pound Sterling (GBP) on Monday.
The USD/CAD pair extends its ongoing range-bound theme near 1.3800 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Investors remain cautious as US President Donald Trump begins planning for a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
EUR/USD begins the week on a lower note, down 0.30% as traders await the outcome of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy, after the former met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin last Friday.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) treaded water on Monday, kicking off the new trading week with a notable lack of momentum as investors take a breather from last week’s inflation-fueled excitement.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is losing ground against its US counterpart to kick off the week, with the AUD/USD pair slipping below the 0.6500 mark during the New York session on Monday.
GBP/USD steadies during the North American session, down a minimal 0.08% amid a scarce economic docket on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) surrenders all of its intraday gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as the Greenback stages a modest recovery ahead of high-profile Trump–Zelenskyy talks later in the day.