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AUD/USD slips below 0.7100 as Hormuz tensions support dollar
The Australian dollar eased from two-month highs on Tuesday as rising Strait of Hormuz tensions supported the US dollar, leaving AUD/USD just below 0.7100.
Australian Dollar Forecast: Extra Gains Likely Above 200-Day SMA
AUDUSD holds a neutral-to-bullish bias while above the 200-day SMA near 0.6940, though overbought conditions could eventually trigger a technical reaction.
Euro Struggles Against Pound Ahead of UK Inflation Data
EUR/GBP slipped toward 0.8550 on Tuesday as the euro failed to hold earlier gains versus sterling ahead of UK inflation figures.
NZD/USD Slips Toward 0.5880 as US-Iran Tensions Lift Dollar
NZD/USD trades around 0.5880, down 0.38%, as US-Iran geopolitical tensions boost haven demand for the dollar, while RBNZ rate-hike expectations cushion the decline.
Yen stays on back foot as USD/JPY hovers below 160
The Japanese yen remains under pressure despite hawkish Bank of Japan expectations, with USD/JPY extending its sideways trade below the 160 level on Tuesday.
Scotiabank sees EUR/USD bullish momentum targeting mid-1.17s
Scotiabank strategists say the euro is holding near 1.1576 and short-term EUR/USD technicals look bullish, with momentum targeting the mid-1.17 area.
Pound Steadies as Weak US Data Offsets Iran Risk
Sterling held steady on Tuesday as soft US housing and industrial data offset rising Middle East tensions, leaving GBP/USD little changed.
BBH: Soft UK Jobs Data Still a Supportive Mix for Pound
Brown Brothers Harriman says UK June labour data were soft, with unemployment at 4.9% and private-sector regular pay growth slowing to 2.8%, but the mix remains supportive for sterling.
Scotiabank sees USD/CAD downside toward 1.35-1.37
Scotiabank strategists argue the Canadian dollar is poised for more gains, with USD/CAD likely to move from near 1.3870 toward the 1.35-1.37 area.
BNY: Market Overpricing RBNZ Hikes for New Zealand Dollar
BNY's Geoff Yu says markets are overpricing RBNZ rate hikes, while foreign holdings of New Zealand government bonds rose to 58.9% in July 2026.
Brazilian Real Faces Weakness Against Dollar on Fiscal Risks: Rabobank
Rabobank analysts argue fiscal risks point to a weaker Brazilian real versus the US dollar, while softer US inflation and cooling labor data give the Fed more time to assess policy.
EUR/USD Range-Bound Before FOMC Minutes, ING Says
ING sees EUR/USD holding a near-term range of 1.1520–1.1580 after the rally stalled just above 1.16, with traders cautious ahead of FOMC minutes and elevated gas prices.
US ADP four-week average hiring rises to 9.5K in early August
Private-sector hiring showed tentative improvement in early August, with the ADP-related NER Pulse reporting a four-week average gain of 9.5K jobs per week.
CHFJPY Faces Rejection at 0.618 Arc; 195.80 in Focus
CHFJPY is losing bullish momentum near the 0.618 resistance arc on the 1-hour chart, with the pair potentially targeting 195.80.
NZD/USD fails above 0.5900 as Middle East tensions weigh
NZD/USD trades lower on Tuesday after failing to find follow-through above 0.5900, pressured by risk-averse sentiment linked to Middle East tensions.
Silver Pulls Back Toward $65 Ahead of Fed Minutes
Silver (XAG/USD) fell about 1.20% on Tuesday to trade near $65.00, holding within a consolidation range as traders await Federal Reserve meeting minutes and assess energy-related risks.
KNF Keeps CFD Review Open as XTB Shares Fall Nearly 7%
Poland's KNF said its review of how CFDs are offered remains active, with no deadline or measures set. XTB shares fell almost 7% over two sessions as the regulatory overhang weighed.
US Dollar Safe-Haven Status Faces Debt-Market Strains: Rabobank
Rising global bond yields and US fiscal concerns are challenging the traditional safe-haven role of US Treasuries and the dollar, according to Rabobank's Jane Foley.
USD/JPY eyes further gains above 160.00 as yen lags
The Japanese yen underperformed major peers on Tuesday, leaving USD/JPY higher near 159.70 in European trading with the 160.00 level in view.
Euro Edges Higher Against Pound After Upbeat German Sentiment
The euro nudged higher against the British pound on Tuesday, supported by upbeat German economic sentiment while UK jobs data underwhelmed.
UOB: USDJPY Upward Momentum Limited Within Tight Range
United Overseas Bank strategists see a slight improvement in USDJPY momentum but no signal of a sustained advance, leaving the pair likely rangebound in the near term.
EUR/CAD Drops After German ZEW Survey as Euro Stays Soft
EUR/CAD pulled back to around 1.1570 on Tuesday, ending a three-day winning streak as the euro remained subdued after German ZEW survey data.
US Dollar Faces Mixed Signals as Dovish Fed Repricing Meets Strong Flows
BBH’s Elias Haddad sees a mixed backdrop for the US dollar, with dovish Federal Reserve repricing limiting rebounds while foreign demand remains supportive.
MUFG sees EUR/USD overvaluation and energy risks capping upside
MUFG says EUR/USD is capped near its 200-day moving average at 1.1630 and looks 2.5%-3.0% overvalued in the bank’s short-term framework.