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Asia FX: Oil shock seen manageable – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu argues that Oil near $95 is a shock for Asian energy importers but not a trigger for a broad balance-of-payments crisis. He highlights stronger current-account buffers in ASEAN and India, prior fiscal con…

British Pound slides as Gulf war risk fuels US Dollar rally

The Pound Sterling drops by over 0.40% against the Greenback as risk aversion weighs on most G8 currencies amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict and growing speculation of an extended US campaign against Iran.…

Japanese Yen falls near multi-decade low

USD/JPY trades above163.90 on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens following significantly better-than-expected United States (US) labor market data.

Gold tumbles as sellers target $4,000

Gold price (XAU/USD) loses nearly 2% on Thursday as the US Dollar stages a comeback amid growing speculation that the White House may continue its campaign against Iran, which seems poised to prolong the Gulf war. The X…

WTI rallies more than 5% as Middle East supply risks deepen

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil rallies more than 5% on Thursday as hostilities between the US and Iran deepen supply risks. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $90.50 per barrel, its highest level since J…

United Kingdom: Risks for Sterling – ING

ING’s economists describe United Kingdom (UK) public finances as strained by rising spending pressures and high debt interest, despite ongoing fiscal consolidation via frozen tax thresholds and falling gilt issuance. Th…

Cassidy signals support for Trump US CDC nominee Schwartz

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Lagarde speech: Energy shock could intensify further

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the July policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.

Mexican Peso: Slightly stronger MXN outlook – Commerzbank

Commerzbank strategist Michael Pfister argues that Banxico’s recent rate cuts were broadly justified by moderating inflation and Mexico’s weakening economy, leaving little reason for the central bank to tighten policy d…