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CEE: Retail Sales lose momentum in 2Q26
Retail sales growth in the first half of the year, point to moderation in household demand in 2Q26 compared with 1Q26, although the picture is somewhat mixed. Average retail sales growth slowed in virtually all countries between the first two quarters of the year.
Japanese Yen: Policy focus after intervention - MUFG
MUFG’s Teppei Ino reviews recent USD/JPY price action following coordinated Japan-US intervention. The pair opened near 157.58, dropped toward 155.20 on official confirmation of joint action, then recovered and traded above 158 by 7 August.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Continues to remain flat ahead of US CPI data
The British Pound (GBP) remains in a limited range at around 1.3500 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday.
Forex Today: Crucial US inflation data to lift market volatility
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, August 12:
US Dollar: CPI and Fed rhetoric in focus – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts highlight cautious positioning in the Dollar ahead of July US CPI, with the Dollar Index steady near 99.83 and EUR/USD around 1.1540.
Euro trims losses against the British Pound following hot German inflation data
The Euro (EUR) has picked up from session lows against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday as hot German inflation figures have partially offset a mild risk-off sentiment, amid flaring tensions in the Middle East.
Euro: Upside capped by key resistance against US Dollar – UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report EUR/USD holding near 1.1540 after a quiet session, with momentum indicators mostly flat. Intraday, they expect consolidation between 1.1530 and 1.1560, but a break above 1.1560 could trigger a quick move to 1.1580.
Air Canada (ACDVF) beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates
Air Canada (ACDVF) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.43 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
Indian Rupee trades lower ahead of India-US CPI data
The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its decline against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as the former continues to face pressure due to surging oil prices.
Gold sits near two-month top, above $4,400 as traders eye US CPI for Fed cues
Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its bid tone above the $4,400 mark through the first half of the European session and remains close to the highest level since June 5, touched on Tuesday.
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock came in at 9.072M, above expectations (-0.5M) in August 7
Joint U.S. and Japanese currency intervention reveals eroding Dollar dominance
Last week, the U.S. intervened in the currency markets to support the Japanese yen. The way the U.S. executed the move reveals that the dollar’s reserve status isn’t what it used to be.
Commercial Real Estate mid-year outlook
The CRE market has been remarkably resilient so far in 2026. Despite long-term Treasury yields ticking higher over the past several months, transaction volumes were up solidly in the first half of 2026.
Can EIP-8363 save Ethereum's ultrasound money thesis, or is the damage already done?
Over the past two years, Ethereum (ETH) has faced one of its biggest challenges — its circulating supply has been in an uptrend, a direct stab at its ultrasound money thesis.
Thai Baht: Benign inflation keeps BoT on hold – Commerzbank
Commerzbank strategists note July Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased to 2.0% year-on-year, below consensus, mainly due to softer retail fuel prices. While core CPI has been gradually rising, overall price pressures are described as manageable and below government forecasts.
Bitcoin risks liquidation-driven spikes amid deepening market apathy
Bitcoin (BTC) has remained trapped between $60,000 and $80,000 for six consecutive months, reflecting a market increasingly defined by apathy and weak trading activity.
Euro stalls below 100-day SMA as investors brace for US CPI
The Euro (EUR) registers minimal losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as traders and market participants prepare for the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday, which could set the path for the future of US monetary policy.
Chinese Yuan: Measured appreciation with strong RMB – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note USD/CNH slipped after weak US payrolls, with the Renminbi (RMB) near its strongest levels in over three years.
Singapore Dollar: Range bias with upside risk against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann expect USD/SGD to remain in a tight intraday band after Monday’s modest rebound, with the pair seen between 1.2785 and 1.2815.
Australian Dollar: Policy risks balanced as inflation lingers – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Nicholas Chia reports that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 4.35% in a unanimous decision, as widely expected. Chia notes the RBA sees inflation returning to the midpoint of its 2–3% target only by late 2027.
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