August 14, 2026 7:20 am
Key Moments USD/IDR trades near 17,880 on Friday in Asia after three straight sessions of declines, with traders cautious ahead of President Prabowo Subianto’s 2027 budget address. Cooling U.S. inflation data and softer Fed hike expectations weigh on the Dollar, contributing to downward pressure on USD/IDR. Attention is shifting to Bank Indonesia’s upcoming policy meeting, […]
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Key Moments USD/CHF stalled a four-day advance and traded near 0.8140 in Asian hours on Friday as the U.S. Dollar came under pressure. U.S. July producer prices were softer than expected, with headline PPI flat on the month and core PPI up 0.2%. Swiss inflation eased to 0.4% in July, supporting expectations that the SNB […]
Read moreAugust 14, 2026 6:38 am
Key Moments USD/CAD trades near 1.3920, marking a second consecutive daily decline as the U.S. Dollar weakens. U.S. headline PPI was unchanged in July versus expectations for a 0.2% rise, while core PPI increased 0.2% on the month. Market-implied odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September eased to 34.8% after the data, down […]
Read moreAugust 14, 2026 6:33 am
Key Moments GBP/USD attracted dip-buying and attempted to halt a two-day decline but struggled to extend gains beyond the 1.3500 level. Softer US PPI data and an uninspiring CPI print reduced Fed rate hike expectations, weighing on the USD and lending support to GBP/USD. Heightened Middle East tensions and mixed UK data limited downside for […]
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Key Moments USD/JPY trades around 159.45 in Friday’s Asian session as the Dollar loses momentum against the Yen. U.S. Producer Price Index data for July came in unchanged, undercutting expectations for a 0.2% rise and tempering Fed hike bets. Bank of Japan is viewed as likely to lift rates in either September or October amid […]
Read moreAugust 14, 2026 6:04 am
Key Moments AUD/USD traded around 0.7060 and extended its decline for a third straight session during Asian trading on Friday. RBA Assistant Governor Chris Kent indicated that earlier rate hikes are working but warned that additional tightening remains an option if new inflation risks arise. Softer U.S. PPI data reduced the implied probability of a […]
Read moreAugust 14, 2026 5:57 am
Key Moments NZD/USD moves off a two-week low near 0.5820 and trades back above 0.5850 during the Asian session. Cooling U.S. CPI and PPI data reduce immediate Fed rate-hike expectations, pressuring the USD. Geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Iran, along with regional maritime risks, help support the safe-haven dollar and crude prices. NZD/USD Reclaims […]
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Key Moments The People’s Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7878 for Friday’s trading session. The new fixing compares with the previous day’s reference rate of 6.7888. The central parity setting is one of several tools the PBoC uses alongside rates, reserve requirements, and FX operations. Latest USD/CNY Reference Rate On […]
Read moreAugust 13, 2026 2:15 pm
Key Moments EUR/CAD breaks a six-day losing streak and trades around 1.6080 during Thursday’s European session. Euro support is underpinned by Eurozone inflation near 2.9% and market expectations of a 25-basis-point ECB hike in September. Canadian Dollar softens as WTI trades near $81.10 per barrel amid reduced 2026 demand forecasts and shifting geopolitical risks. Euro […]
Read moreAugust 13, 2026 1:34 pm
Key Moments USD/BRL has established a higher low near 5.04 and is testing its 200-day moving average around 5.22, with upside levels projected toward 5.34-5.38 and 5.46. Societe Generale has shifted its Brazil view from bullish to neutral, citing underpriced election and fiscal risks despite a still-supportive carry backdrop. Societe Generale’s economist assigns a 65% […]
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