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Swiss Franc: inflation undershoots SNB outlook – Nomura
Nomura strategists note that Swiss Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed to 0.4% year-on-year in July, helped by weaker car fuel prices and easing imported energy costs.
Mon, Aug 3
Euro remains near seven-week highs after downwardly revised Eurozone Manufacturing PMI
The Euro (EUR) posts moderate losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, trading at 1.1525 at the time of writing, but standing close to the seven-week highs, at 1.1556 hit earlier on the day.
Mon, Aug 3
Euro: Fed uncertainty limits gains against US Dollar – ING
Chris Turner at ING argues EUR/USD should be performing better given solid Eurozone data, lower Oil prices and Japanese US Dollar (USD) selling, but notes possible US activity in EUR/JPY as a short-term drag.
Mon, Aug 3
Equities: AI reassessment shakes global markets – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a sharp reassessment of the AI (Artificial intelligence) trade with semiconductor and Korean equities suffering steep monthly losses despite strong YTD gains. European stocks outperformed as sector rotation and solid Eurozone growth supported broader indices.
Mon, Aug 3
Dow Jones futures advance as oil prices fall on US-Iran diplomatic signals
Dow Jones futures gain 0.54% to trade around 52,920 during European trading hours on Monday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rise 0.49% to trade near 7,550, while Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.64%, trading near 28,590.
Mon, Aug 3
Japanese Yen: Joint intervention reshapes FX dynamics – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister examines recent joint US–Japan intervention to support the Japanese Yen. He notes confirmation that US authorities helped Japan and that further actions are possible, but constrained by IMF rules.
Mon, Aug 3
Japanese Yen outperforms its peers amid speculation of fresh US-Japan intervention
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades sharply higher against its major currency peers during the European trading session on Monday.
Mon, Aug 3
WTI trades below mid-$78.00s, down nearly 8% for the day amid Iran peace deal hopes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – struggles to register any meaningful recovery and sticks to heavy intraday losses through the early part of the European session on Monday.
Mon, Aug 3
United States Dollar Index drops to near $77.50 due to Japanese FX interventions
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground after three days of gains and trading around 101.50 during the Asian session on Tuesday.
Mon, Aug 3
British Pound: Rally may stall near 1.3555 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang highlights GBP/USD’s volatile session, with a spike from 1.3401 to 1.3481 and scope for further gains toward 1.3520, though overbought conditions may cap upside.
Mon, Aug 3
Iran's Baghaei: No talks with US currently regarding Hormuz
The remarks from Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, released during the European trading session on Monday, indicates that Tehran is in no discussion with the United States (US) regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint to almost 20% of global energy su
Mon, Aug 3
Oil: Red sea disruptions reshape global flows – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts Michael Haigh and Jeremy Sellem describe how Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab security risks are forcing Oil cargoes onto longer, more complex routes.
Mon, Aug 3
US Dollar Index: Fed hike expectations support DXY – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes that despite sizeable joint FX intervention in USD/JPY and lower Oil prices, the US Dollar (USD) is not broadly weaker as markets still price a Federal Reserve (Fed) hike in September.
Mon, Aug 3
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Faces rejection near 100-day SMA at 0.7050; bullish bias intact
The AUD/USD pair faces rejection near the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and retreats slightly after hitting a fresh high since June 17, around the 0.7050 level earlier this Monday.
Mon, Aug 3
Equities: Sector rotations shape summer performance – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that equity indices have been broadly unchanged over the summer, but sector rotations have been significant. Higher Oil prices supported energy stocks, while within technology, software has outperformed and semiconductors have lagged.
Mon, Aug 3
Swiss Franc declines against US Dollar amid hawkish Fed bets
The Swiss Franc (CHF) trades lower against its major currency peers at the start of the week. The USD/CHF pair rises 0.15% to near 0.8082 as a market-sentiment revival following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East has diminished the appeal of safe-haven assets.
Mon, Aug 3
Forex Today: Mood improves as US and Iran renew push for diplomatic solution
Here is what you need to know on Monday, August 3:
Mon, Aug 3
Japanese Yen: Joint intervention signals potential turning point – MUFG
MUFG’s Michael Wan highlights that the Japanese Yen (JPY) has strengthened sharply, with USD/JPY dropping from around 164 after suspected intervention by Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) and confirmed joint action with the US Treasury.
Mon, Aug 3
Canadian Dollar weakens on falling oil prices amid US-Iran talk hopes
The USD/CAD pair gathers strength to near 1.4030 during the early European session on Monday. A fall in crude oil prices weighs on the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) against the US Dollar (USD). The US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data will be released later on Monday.
Mon, Aug 3
Oil: Prices slide on halted strikes – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s FX Research team reports that Brent Oil opened over 7% lower under USD84 into the Asian session after President Trump said the US would hold off on new strikes against Iran.
Mon, Aug 3
