EUR/USD holds steady above 1.1700 following disappointing US PPI, focus turns to ECB

EUR/USD holds steady above 1.1700 following disappointing US PPI, focus turns to ECB

The weakening US dollar, following disappointing PPI data, could lead to an increase in EUR/USD. U.S. PPI dropped by 0.1% month-over-month in August, raising expectations for a rate cut by the Fed next week. Attention will shift towards Thursday’s U.S. CPI and upcoming ECB policy decisions. On Wednesday, the Euro (EUR) is experiencing a slight […]

Pound Sterling gains against US Dollar, reducing some losses tied to PPI.

Pound Sterling gains against US Dollar, reducing some losses tied to PPI.

The pound saw a slight increase against the US dollar after reaching a peak near 1.3600, primarily impacted by high PPI data from the US. Inflation among US producers is rising at the fastest rate in three years due to tariffs, which is bolstering the US dollar. Investors are keenly awaiting data on US retail […]

GBP/USD ends its winning run following strong US PPI inflation data

GBP/USD ends its winning run following strong US PPI inflation data

GBP/USD decreased on Thursday, influenced by a rise in demand for the US dollar. US PPI inflation spiked in July, leading to a flight towards dollar safety. The market has adjusted its expectations for multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts by the year’s end. On Thursday, GBP/USD pulled back due to increasing US inflation data, which […]

US Dollar Index declines toward 98.00 before US PPI release

US Dollar Index declines toward 98.00 before US PPI release

The US Dollar Index is expected to decline during Friday’s Asian session. The Producer Price Index (PPI) in the US rose more than anticipated in July. Market participants are looking forward to the July retail sales data being released on Friday. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s performance against a group of […]

EUR/USD falls sharply as high US PPI dampens expectations for large Fed rate cuts

EUR/USD falls sharply as high US PPI dampens expectations for large Fed rate cuts

Market Overview: EUR/USD Drops Post US Inflation Data After a notable rise in US producer price indices (PPIs) for July, EUR/USD decreased by 0.57%, landing at 1.1638. Inflation is impacted by tariff adjustments, while unemployment claims show a slight decline, pointing to a sturdy labor market. The market is beginning to discount a Federal Reserve […]

Worries about inflation resurface as July PPI rises beyond expectations

Worries about inflation resurface as July PPI rises beyond expectations

Wholesale Inflation Surges in July Wholesale inflation unexpectedly increased in July, raising concerns about inflationary pressures in the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed a 0.9% rise in the Producer Price Index (PPI) from June, marking a 3.3% increase compared to last year. This surge surpassed economists’ expectations, who predicted a modest 0.2% monthly […]

GBP/USD remains stable above 1.3550 as traders anticipate UK GDP and US PPI data.

GBP/USD remains stable above 1.3550 as traders anticipate UK GDP and US PPI data.

GBP/USD remains steady near 1.3575 during Thursday’s Asian session. The UK’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.7%, the highest in four years, amid economic downturn. Attention will be on the UK Q2 GDP report and the US PPI data for July later on Thursday. During the Asian trading hours on Thursday, the GBP/USD pair is […]