July 30, 2026 6:23 am
Key Moments NZD/USD trades around 0.5810, extending gains into a third straight session during Asian hours on Thursday. New Zealand’s ANZ Business Outlook Index jumps to 56.1 in July from 36.6, its highest reading since February. Markets widely expect a 25-basis-point RBNZ rate hike in September, while a hawkish Fed pause lends support to the […]
Read moreJuly 30, 2026 6:15 am
Key Moments USD/CAD trades just below the mid-1.4000s in Asia, hovering near an over one-week low set in the prior session. Expectations for at least one additional Fed rate hike this year and rising US-Iran tensions support the USD. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East drive crude oil higher, aiding the Canadian Dollar and limiting […]
Read moreJuly 30, 2026 6:00 am
Key Moments AUD/USD trades near 0.6960 after two sessions of declines, with upside capped by a firmer US Dollar tone following a hawkish Fed hold. Australia’s 10-year government bond yield slips toward 4.9% as June headline inflation cools to 3.8%, softening expectations for further RBA tightening. Market-implied odds of another RBA rate hike in 2026 […]
Read moreJuly 30, 2026 5:48 am
Key Moments The People’s Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7892 for the upcoming session. The new fixing compares with the previous day’s reference rate of 6.7899. The central bank continues to use its policy toolkit and reference rate mechanism to pursue price and exchange rate stability while supporting growth. Latest […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2026 11:48 am
Key Moments EUR/CHF has reached a new high at 0.9332 as the Swiss Franc continues to weaken versus the Euro. Markets have moved to price in a higher probability of two additional European Central Bank rate hikes this year. Bloomberg reports indicate the Swiss National Bank may keep its policy rate at 0.00% until the […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2026 11:22 am
Key Moments USD/CHF is trading just below 0.8200, hovering near a 13-month high and on pace for a 1.3% monthly gain. Switzerland’s ZEW Economic Expectations Index climbed to 10 in July, its strongest level since November after a -25 reading in June. Investors are positioning for potential Federal Reserve rate hikes while the Swiss National […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2026 9:28 am
Key Moments The South Korean Won extended gains against the US Dollar for a second straight session and was on track for a 6.5% monthly advance. The KOSPI Index dropped more than 12% on Wednesday after a 10% fall on Tuesday, triggering a 20-minute trading halt on both days. Stronger-than-expected GDP growth and a 3.2% […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2026 9:14 am
Key Moments USD/IDR falls toward 18,120 in Asian trading after two straight sessions of gains. Markets see a 30.5% chance of an immediate Fed rate hike and a 76.6% chance of a September move. Indonesian assets remain pressured after Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo’s surprise resignation and weaker approval ratings for President Prabowo Subianto. Fed […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2026 9:07 am
Key Moments USD/INR has bounced back toward 95.85 after the Rupee’s three-day advance stalled amid a sharp rebound in crude oil prices. The MCX August 19 crude oil contract is trading 3.4% higher near Rs. 7,860, reversing a three-session decline and reviving concerns over India’s oil import bill. The Fed is expected to hold rates […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2026 8:41 am
Key Moments NZD/USD traded sideways around the 0.5860-0.5900 band during the Asian session, holding flat on the day. Heightened US-Iran tensions supported the US Dollar via safe-haven demand and higher oil-driven inflation concerns. A hawkish stance from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand provided a counterbalance, lending underlying support to the New Zealand Dollar. NZD/USD […]
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