Major currencies not up to much in final stretch of the weekGold spot prices hold steady despite surge in COMEX futures, what's next?What are the interest rates expectations for the major central banks?JP Morgan now sees the Fed delivering consecutive rate cuts through to year-endIndia reportedly pauses plans to buy US arms as trade dispute rages onSwitzerland July consumer sentiment -32.8 vs -32.2 prior
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CAD leads, JPY lags on the dayEuropean equities slightly higher; S&P 500 futures up 0.3%US 10-year yields up 1 bps to 4.253%Gold down 0.3% to $3,384.71WTI crude up 0.6% to $64.27Bitcoin down 0.3% to $116,864Major currencies weren't up to much with the dollar holding steadier on the day but is keeping on the softer side this week. EUR/USD is down 0.15% to 1.1647 with large option expiries at 1.1650 keeping things sticky. USD/JPY is up 0.45% to 147.76 but holds around the Tuesday and Wednesday highs near 147.80.
In other markets, equities are keeping steadier with European indices posting slight gains to wrap up a good week. Regional stocks are looking to recover back a good chunk of the losses last week. As for US futures, the mood music is also positive with S&P 500 futures seen up 0.3%. Tech shares continue to hold more resilient and that's keeping things more optimistic as we head into the final stretch of the week.
But before we get to the weekend, there will be the Canadian labour market report and perhaps watch out for headlines on seeking clarity about gold tariffs. Have a good weekend, everyone.
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