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Gold hits two-week high as traders weigh Middle East risks, Fed outlook
Gold (XAU/USD) climbs to a two-week high on Wednesday as bargain hunters step in near the $4,000 mark, while traders weigh Middle East risks and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy outlook.
Wed, Jul 22
Japanese Yen: Hawkish BoJ signals versus Fed risk – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses Japanese Yen (JPY) prospects, focusing on USD/JPY. Foley highlight that intervention by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) alone is unlikely to change the pair’s direction without improved Japanese fundamentals.
Wed, Jul 22
British Pound: Heavy trade as BoE seen adjusting – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad notes the British Pound (GBP) remains heavy versus the US Dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR) after a mixed United Kingdom (UK) June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, with headline inflation cooling but core and services measures still sticky.
Wed, Jul 22
Silver price edges higher as geopolitical tensions offset inflation concerns
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $59.35 at the time of writing on Wednesday, up 0.94% on the day, as persistent safe-haven demand offsets the negative impact of rising inflation expectations.
Wed, Jul 22
Euro: Drifting toward ECB test – ING
Chris Turner at ING notes EUR/USD has held up relatively well despite energy price gains and wider natural gas prices.
Wed, Jul 22
South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 2.3% in May from previous 1.3%
South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 2.3% in May from previous 1.3%
Wed, Jul 22
United States MBA Mortgage Applications increased to 1.9% in July 17 from previous -2.7%
United States MBA Mortgage Applications increased to 1.9% in July 17 from previous -2.7%
Wed, Jul 22
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP recovery slows amid ETF inflows, US-Iran persistent strikes
Bitcoin (BTC) trades elevated above $66,000 immediate support on Wednesday, following a minor correction from its weekly high of $66,956.
Wed, Jul 22
Euro holds near five-week highs against Yen despite BoJ tightening rumours
The Euro (EUR) reversed earlier gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, following hawkish comments by Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) policymakers. The pair, however, remains a few pips below 186.00 at the time of writing, with the five-week high of 186.19 at a short distance.
Wed, Jul 22
World Bank warns of risks of global slowdown, renewed inflation
The World Bank warned that the global economy is only "a few months" away from a worst-case scenario in which global growth slows to 1.3% while inflation rises to 4.5%, according to comments by Chief Economist Indermit Gill reported by Reuters.
Wed, Jul 22
United States Sec. of State Rubio: Iran is in a lot of trouble
Following his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday, United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that “Iran is in a lot of trouble.”
Wed, Jul 22
US Dollar: Trade tariffs to reshape FX volatility – MUFG
Derek Halpenny at MUFG explains that US trade tariff uncertainty is set to re-emerge as Section 122 measures expire and are replaced by more targeted Section 301 actions.
Wed, Jul 22
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds gains above $4,100 undaunted by risk-off markets
Gold (XAU/USD) extends gains for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, standing comfortably above $4,100, unfazed by the risk-off market amid rising tensions in Iran and higher Oil prices.
Wed, Jul 22
Japanese Yen: Technical outlook weakens against US Dollar – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts highlight USD/JPY trading in breakout territory above 163 for the first time in nearly four decades, with support around 162.20 and resistance near 164.40.
Wed, Jul 22
Swiss Franc edges higher as US-Iran tensions, higher Swiss yields sustain support
USD/CHF trades around 0.8120 at the time of writing on Wednesday, down a modest 0.09% on the day, but remains supported by a strong risk-off environment that favors the US Dollar (USD).
Wed, Jul 22
UK inflation cools and fiscal concerns grow: Why the British Pound is surrendering recent gains
The British Pound (GBP) is facing renewed downward pressure across major currency pairs, forfeiting its recent gains as market participants digest a combination of cooling domestic inflation and growing fiscal uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s economic agenda.
Wed, Jul 22
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $59.50 per troy ounce, up 1.19% from the $58.80 it cost on Tuesday.
Wed, Jul 22
New Zealand Dollar weakens as global risk aversion overshadows hawkish RBNZ outlook
NZD/USD extends its losing streak for the fifth successive day, trading around 0.5810 during the European hours on Wednesday.
Wed, Jul 22
Hungarian Forint: Dovish tilt keeps easing alive – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose reports that Hungary’s central bank Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) cut its base rate to 5.75%, in line with expectations, and maintained its summer easing narrative.
Wed, Jul 22
British Pound sticks to post-UK inflation losses as faster BoJ rate hike bets lift JPY
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some intraday sellers on Wednesday and slides below the 218.00 mark during the first half of the European session. Spot prices remain, however, confined within the previous day's broader range amid the supportive fundamental backdrop.
Wed, Jul 22
