Greenback slows down for next Fed rate decision
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US and Germany have recorded minor contractions in their respective economies at 0.6 and 0.1% respectively, with optimistic projections expecting growth to reappear in the short term. The greenback retreated slightly against other major currencies, EUR/USD slightly moved up to 0.9974, and the British Pound closed at 1.1829 with minor gains.
The Chinese government has promised more stimulus packages to boost its economy, sending AUD/USD to 0.698 with minor oscillations. Although the US bond yield curve is still inverted, investors anticipated another rate hike from the Federal Reserve in September, USD/CAD then closed at 1.2924 and recovered to 1.2953.
Gold futures took up the role of an inflation hedge, increasing to $1,778.2 an ounce, only to fall to $1,771.4 afterward. As the final draft of the nuclear deal is ready, awaiting Iran’s confirmation, the possible daily injection of 1 million barrels of crude oil into the market once again saw WTI oil futures dropping to 92.52 and stabilizing at 93.00.
Later today, the US Core PCE Price Index and a speech from the Fed’s Chairman Jay Powell could prove to be insightful, but they are unlikely to confirm market bets of a 50 or 75 bps rate hike next month.
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GBP/USD 🔼
AUD/USD 🔼
USD/CAD 🔽
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WTI 🔽
US and Germany have recorded minor contractions in their respective economies at 0.6 and 0.1% respectively, with optimistic projections expecting growth to reappear in the short term. The greenback retreated slightly against other major currencies, EUR/USD slightly moved up to 0.9974, and the British Pound closed at 1.1829 with minor gains.
The Chinese government has promised more stimulus packages to boost its economy, sending AUD/USD to 0.698 with minor oscillations. Although the US bond yield curve is still inverted, investors anticipated another rate hike from the Federal Reserve in September, USD/CAD then closed at 1.2924 and recovered to 1.2953.
Gold futures took up the role of an inflation hedge, increasing to $1,778.2 an ounce, only to fall to $1,771.4 afterward. As the final draft of the nuclear deal is ready, awaiting Iran’s confirmation, the possible daily injection of 1 million barrels of crude oil into the market once again saw WTI oil futures dropping to 92.52 and stabilizing at 93.00.
Later today, the US Core PCE Price Index and a speech from the Fed’s Chairman Jay Powell could prove to be insightful, but they are unlikely to confirm market bets of a 50 or 75 bps rate hike next month.
More information on Mitrade website.