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- Gold edges lower as the initial market reaction to Tuesday’s soft US consumer inflation fades.
- Elevated oil prices keep the door open for at least one Fed rate hike and weigh on the bullion.
- Escalating US-Iran tensions could support the safe-haven USD and favor the XAU/USD bears.
Gold (XAU/USD) sticks to modest intraday losses through the Asian session on Wednesday, though it lacks follow-through and holds above the $4,000 psychological mark. Despite soft US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, investors remain worried about energy-driven inflation as escalating US-Iran tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz contribute to elevated crude oil prices. Furthermore, US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s commitment to price stability in his first congressional testimony leaves the door open for at least one rate hike by year's end and undermines the non-yielding bullion. However, a weaker US Dollar (USD) offers some support to the commodity and helps limit the downside.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined 0.4% in June, representing the largest one-month decrease since April 2020 and missing expectations of a 0.1% fall. Furthermore, the core gauge, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, was flat in June, compared to 0.3% consensus estimate. On a yearly basis, the headline and the core CPI decelerated to 3.5% and 2.6%, respectively, also missing forecasts. The data prompted traders to trim expectations of Fed rate hikes and dragged the USD to a nearly four-week low. The initial market reaction, however, faded quickly after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told Congress that the central bank had no tolerance for persistently high inflation, while also touting the strength of the US economy.
Moreover, the recent rise in crude oil prices to a nearly one-month high poses a direct inflation risk, backing the case for further tightening by the Fed. According to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool, traders are pricing in the possibility that the US central bank will raise borrowing costs, either in September or December. Apart from this, persistent geopolitical risks stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East hold back traders from placing aggressive bearish bets on the safe-haven buck. The US military launched another round of airstrikes against Iran, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US military assets in Gulf countries. Moreover, US President Donald Trump warned that the US would strike Iranian bridges and power plants unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.
The aforementioned fundamental backdrop favors the USD bulls, suggesting that the path of least resistance for the Gold price remains to the downside. Traders now look forward to the release of the US Producer Price Index (PPI), which, along with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's second day of congressional testimony, should influence the USD. Apart from this, the market focus will be on further developments surrounding the Middle East crisis, which might continue to infuse volatility in financial markets and contribute to producing short-term trading opportunities around the precious metal.
XAU/USD daily chart
Gold's bearish setup backs the case for further near-term depreciation
The XAU/USD pair holds within a downward parallel channel and well beneath the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), which keeps the broader tone capped despite the recent bounce. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator has turned positive and is edging higher, hinting at improving but still constrained upside momentum as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) lingers around a neutral 40.80 level.
Hence, the top boundary of the channel near $4,140.69 might continue to act as the first meaningful barrier within the current structure. A sustained strength beyond the said hurdle is needed to ease the prevailing bearish bias. On the downside, the lower end of the descending channel around $3,718.03 offers the next key support, where a stronger reaction would be needed to suggest that sellers are losing control of the near-term trend.
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US Dollar Price Today
The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Swiss Franc.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | -0.15% | -0.05% | -0.03% | -0.08% | -0.13% | -0.04% | 0.00% | |
| EUR | 0.15% | 0.04% | 0.09% | 0.06% | -0.03% | 0.05% | 0.15% | |
| GBP | 0.05% | -0.04% | 0.04% | 0.00% | -0.08% | 0.00% | 0.10% | |
| JPY | 0.03% | -0.09% | -0.04% | -0.05% | -0.10% | -0.02% | 0.04% | |
| CAD | 0.08% | -0.06% | 0.00% | 0.05% | -0.05% | -0.02% | 0.09% | |
| AUD | 0.13% | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.12% | |
| NZD | 0.04% | -0.05% | -0.00% | 0.02% | 0.02% | -0.05% | 0.10% | |
| CHF | -0.01% | -0.15% | -0.10% | -0.04% | -0.09% | -0.12% | -0.10% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).
- WTI enters a bullish consolidation phase below a nearly one-month high, set on Tuesday.
- Escalating US-Iran tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz support the black liquid.
- The technical setup favors bulls and backs the case for further near-term appreciation.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – oscillates in a narrow band during the Asian session on Wednesday, consolidating its weekly gains to a nearly one-month peak set the previous day. The commodity currently trades just above the $79.00 mark, unchanged for the day, as bulls await further developments surrounding the Middle East crisis.
The US military launched another set of airstrikes against Iran on Tuesday, while Tehran retaliated with attacks on US military assets in Gulf countries. Moreover, US President Donald Trump warned that the US would strike Iranian bridges and power plants next week unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table. This, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, acts as a tailwind for Crude Oil prices and favors bullish traders.
From a technical perspective, this week's breakout through the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level of the April-July fall and the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) validates the constructive tone. Momentum indicators also back this improving bias and hint at strengthening bullish pressure. In fact, the Relative Strength Index at 55.00 stays in positive territory, and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is above zero and expanding.
Meanwhile, initial resistance appears at the 38.2% Fibo. level at $82.40, ahead of a substantial barrier at the 50.0% retracement near $87.11. The 61.8% level at $91.82 lines up as a higher objective if buyers extend the advance. On the downside, immediate support is seen at the 200-day EMA at $77.23, followed by the 23.6% Fibo. at $76.58, with the structural floor at the $67.16 anchor level remaining a distant but important line in the sand for the broader bullish outlook.
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WTI daily chart
WTI Oil FAQs
WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on international markets. The WTI stands for West Texas Intermediate, one of three major types including Brent and Dubai Crude. WTI is also referred to as “light” and “sweet” because of its relatively low gravity and sulfur content respectively. It is considered a high quality Oil that is easily refined. It is sourced in the United States and distributed via the Cushing hub, which is considered “The Pipeline Crossroads of the World”. It is a benchmark for the Oil market and WTI price is frequently quoted in the media.
Like all assets, supply and demand are the key drivers of WTI Oil price. As such, global growth can be a driver of increased demand and vice versa for weak global growth. Political instability, wars, and sanctions can disrupt supply and impact prices. The decisions of OPEC, a group of major Oil-producing countries, is another key driver of price. The value of the US Dollar influences the price of WTI Crude Oil, since Oil is predominantly traded in US Dollars, thus a weaker US Dollar can make Oil more affordable and vice versa.
The weekly Oil inventory reports published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Agency (EIA) impact the price of WTI Oil. Changes in inventories reflect fluctuating supply and demand. If the data shows a drop in inventories it can indicate increased demand, pushing up Oil price. Higher inventories can reflect increased supply, pushing down prices. API’s report is published every Tuesday and EIA’s the day after. Their results are usually similar, falling within 1% of each other 75% of the time. The EIA data is considered more reliable, since it is a government agency.
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a group of 12 Oil-producing nations who collectively decide production quotas for member countries at twice-yearly meetings. Their decisions often impact WTI Oil prices. When OPEC decides to lower quotas, it can tighten supply, pushing up Oil prices. When OPEC increases production, it has the opposite effect. OPEC+ refers to an expanded group that includes ten extra non-OPEC members, the most notable of which is Russia.
- GBP/USD rises as the US Dollar sustains losses from soft inflation data, raising expectations for a less hawkish Fed.
- US June CPI inflation slowed to 3.5% year-over-year from May's 4.2%, comfortably beating the market consensus of 3.8%.
- The British Pound gains as energy-driven inflation worries push investors to price in aggressive BoE rate hikes.
GBP/USD rises for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.3400 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) holds losses following softer-than-expected US inflation data, fueling hopes that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might adopt a less hawkish monetary stance.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 3.5% year-over-year in June, dropping from a three-year high of 4.2% in May and coming in well below the market consensus of 3.8%. On a monthly basis, headline CPI actually declined by 0.4% in June, a notable shift from the 0.5% increase recorded in May.
However, the downside of the Greenback could be restrained amid rising safe-haven demand following renewed tensions between the United States (US) and Iran. The renewed Hormuz tensions drive up oil prices, fueling inflation concerns and prolonging higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The CME FedWatch Tool indicates that markets are now pricing in a roughly 50% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September.
The British Pound (GBP) strengthens as Middle East tensions fuel inflation worries from rising energy prices, prompting investors to price in aggressive Bank of England (BoE) rate hikes. Markets now heavily anticipate two increases in 2026, with a September hike fully priced in.
Pound Sterling FAQs
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is the oldest currency in the world (886 AD) and the official currency of the United Kingdom. It is the fourth most traded unit for foreign exchange (FX) in the world, accounting for 12% of all transactions, averaging $630 billion a day, according to 2022 data. Its key trading pairs are GBP/USD, also known as ‘Cable’, which accounts for 11% of FX, GBP/JPY, or the ‘Dragon’ as it is known by traders (3%), and EUR/GBP (2%). The Pound Sterling is issued by the Bank of England (BoE).
The single most important factor influencing the value of the Pound Sterling is monetary policy decided by the Bank of England. The BoE bases its decisions on whether it has achieved its primary goal of “price stability” – a steady inflation rate of around 2%. Its primary tool for achieving this is the adjustment of interest rates. When inflation is too high, the BoE will try to rein it in by raising interest rates, making it more expensive for people and businesses to access credit. This is generally positive for GBP, as higher interest rates make the UK a more attractive place for global investors to park their money. When inflation falls too low it is a sign economic growth is slowing. In this scenario, the BoE will consider lowering interest rates to cheapen credit so businesses will borrow more to invest in growth-generating projects.
Data releases gauge the health of the economy and can impact the value of the Pound Sterling. Indicators such as GDP, Manufacturing and Services PMIs, and employment can all influence the direction of the GBP. A strong economy is good for Sterling. Not only does it attract more foreign investment but it may encourage the BoE to put up interest rates, which will directly strengthen GBP. Otherwise, if economic data is weak, the Pound Sterling is likely to fall.
Another significant data release for the Pound Sterling is the Trade Balance. This indicator measures the difference between what a country earns from its exports and what it spends on imports over a given period. If a country produces highly sought-after exports, its currency will benefit purely from the extra demand created from foreign buyers seeking to purchase these goods. Therefore, a positive net Trade Balance strengthens a currency and vice versa for a negative balance.
Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 12,508.14 Indian Rupees (INR) per gram, down compared with the INR 12,563.42 it cost on Tuesday.
The price for Gold decreased to INR 145,893.20 per tola from INR 146,537.20 per tola a day earlier.
Unit measure | Gold Price in INR |
|---|---|
1 Gram | 12,508.14 |
10 Grams | 125,082.10 |
Tola | 145,893.20 |
Troy Ounce | 389,046.80 |
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in India by adapting international prices (USD/INR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Gold FAQs
Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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- EUR/USD trades with a positive bias for the second straight day amid a softer US Dollar.
- Escalating US-Iran tensions keep geopolitical risk premiums in play and support the USD.
- The technical setup also warrants some caution before placing bullish bets on the pair.
The EUR/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers following the previous day's pullback from the 1.1460-1.1470 horizontal resistance, though it remains confined within a multi-week-old range. Spot prices trade around the 1.1435-1.1440 region during the Asian session on Wednesday, up for the second straight day amid modest US Dollar (USD) weakness.
Softer-than-expected US consumer inflation data, released on Tuesday, forced traders to scale back their expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes, which keeps the USD bulls depressed and acts as a tailwind for the EUR/USD pair. However, inflation risks stemming from elevated crude oil prices and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's price stability commitment, along with escalating US-Iran tensions, should limit deeper USD losses and cap the currency pair.
The EUR/USD pair has been struggling to find acceptance and build on its strength beyond the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level of the April-June downfall. Adding to this, momentum indicators hint at scope for corrective upticks rather than a clear trend reversal. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator has turned positive, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) around 56 suggests improving but still moderate bullish momentum.
This further warrants some caution before placing aggressive bullish bets on the EUR/USD pair and positioning for an extension of the recent recovery from the 1.1325 region, or the year-to-date low touched in June. The subsequent resistance below the 23.6% Fibo. aligns at the 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) on the 4-hour chart, near 1.1490, with the 38.2% retracement near 1.1523 and the 50.0% level around 1.1585 acting as the next relevant hurdles.
On the downside, the main structural support emerges at the Fibonacci anchor close to 1.1323, and a clear break under this floor would likely reinforce the broader bearish outlook for the EUR/USD pair.
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EUR/USD 4-hour chart
US Dollar Price Today
The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Swiss Franc.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | -0.16% | -0.05% | -0.08% | -0.10% | -0.17% | -0.03% | -0.00% | |
| EUR | 0.16% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.05% | -0.06% | 0.07% | 0.15% | |
| GBP | 0.05% | -0.05% | 0.02% | -0.01% | -0.11% | 0.02% | 0.09% | |
| JPY | 0.08% | -0.07% | -0.02% | -0.03% | -0.11% | 0.03% | 0.06% | |
| CAD | 0.10% | -0.05% | 0.01% | 0.03% | -0.07% | 0.00% | 0.10% | |
| AUD | 0.17% | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.11% | 0.16% | |
| NZD | 0.03% | -0.07% | -0.02% | -0.03% | -0.01% | -0.11% | 0.07% | |
| CHF | 0.00% | -0.15% | -0.09% | -0.06% | -0.10% | -0.16% | -0.07% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).
- AUD/JPY gains ground to near 113.25 in Wednesday’s early European session.
- The cross keeps a bullish vibe above the 100-day SMA, with RSI holding above the midline.
- The first upside barrier emerges at 113.55; the initial support level is seen at 112.65.
The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory around 113.25 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges lower against the Australian Dollar (AUD) after reports regarding the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that the government is considering nudging the world's largest pension fund to buy domestic financial assets to support the currency, though concrete plans have yet to materialize. However, traders remain on alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities, which might cap the upside for the cross.
Technical Analysis:
In the daily chart, AUD/JPY holds a near-term bullish bias as price extends above the 100-day simple moving average (SMA) and the 20-day Bollinger middle band, keeping the broader uptrend supported. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 56.23 sits in positive territory without entering overbought conditions, suggesting that buying pressure remains constructive but not overstretched.
On the topside, the next notable resistance is the upper Bollinger band, emerging around 113.55, where the current advance could start to face profit-taking. The next hurdle to watch is the May 14 high of 114.66. On the downside, initial support is seen at the 100-day SMA at 112.65, followed by the Bollinger midline near 112.35, while deeper pullbacks would likely be cushioned by the lower Bollinger band around 111.15.
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Japanese Yen FAQs
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is one of the world’s most traded currencies. Its value is broadly determined by the performance of the Japanese economy, but more specifically by the Bank of Japan’s policy, the differential between Japanese and US bond yields, or risk sentiment among traders, among other factors.
One of the Bank of Japan’s mandates is currency control, so its moves are key for the Yen. The BoJ has directly intervened in currency markets sometimes, generally to lower the value of the Yen, although it refrains from doing it often due to political concerns of its main trading partners. The BoJ ultra-loose monetary policy between 2013 and 2024 caused the Yen to depreciate against its main currency peers due to an increasing policy divergence between the Bank of Japan and other main central banks. More recently, the gradually unwinding of this ultra-loose policy has given some support to the Yen.
Over the last decade, the BoJ’s stance of sticking to ultra-loose monetary policy has led to a widening policy divergence with other central banks, particularly with the US Federal Reserve. This supported a widening of the differential between the 10-year US and Japanese bonds, which favored the US Dollar against the Japanese Yen. The BoJ decision in 2024 to gradually abandon the ultra-loose policy, coupled with interest-rate cuts in other major central banks, is narrowing this differential.
The Japanese Yen is often seen as a safe-haven investment. This means that in times of market stress, investors are more likely to put their money in the Japanese currency due to its supposed reliability and stability. Turbulent times are likely to strengthen the Yen’s value against other currencies seen as more risky to invest in.
- USD/IDR falls as the Indonesian Rupiah strengthens after S&P reaffirmed the country's stable investment-grade credit rating.
- US Dollar weakens as soft inflation data raise hopes for a less hawkish Fed.
- US June CPI inflation slowed to 3.5% year-over-year from May's 4.2%, comfortably beating the market consensus of 3.8%.
USD/IDR loses ground for the second consecutive day, trading around 18,110 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair depreciates as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) strengthens following S&P Global Ratings' reaffirmation of Indonesia’s investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook.
S&P noted that recent fiscal and external pressures, triggered by elevated oil prices and rupiah depreciation, are likely temporary. The currency also found solid backing from Bank Indonesia, which implemented a 100-basis-point rate hike between May and June and pledged to utilize all available monetary tools to stabilize the rupiah.
The USD/IDR pair struggles as the US Dollar (USD) holds losses following softer-than-expected US inflation data, fueling hopes that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might adopt a less hawkish monetary stance.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 3.5% year-over-year in June, dropping from a three-year high of 4.2% in May and coming in well below the market consensus of 3.8%. On a monthly basis, headline CPI actually declined by 0.4% in June, a notable shift from the 0.5% increase recorded in May.
However, the downside of the Greenback could be restrained amid rising safe-haven demand following renewed tensions between the United States (US) and Iran. The renewed Hormuz tensions drive up oil prices, fueling inflation concerns and prolonged higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The CME FedWatch Tool indicates that markets are now pricing in a roughly 50% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it executed an additional series of military strikes against Iran. The operation targeted dozens of military sites along the Iranian coast and near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint that handles nearly 20% of the world's energy supply. The coordinated assault utilized US fighter jets, drones, and naval vessels to launch precision munitions at Iranian missile and drone installations.
Risk sentiment FAQs
In the world of financial jargon the two widely used terms “risk-on” and “risk off'' refer to the level of risk that investors are willing to stomach during the period referenced. In a “risk-on” market, investors are optimistic about the future and more willing to buy risky assets. In a “risk-off” market investors start to ‘play it safe’ because they are worried about the future, and therefore buy less risky assets that are more certain of bringing a return, even if it is relatively modest.
Typically, during periods of “risk-on”, stock markets will rise, most commodities – except Gold – will also gain in value, since they benefit from a positive growth outlook. The currencies of nations that are heavy commodity exporters strengthen because of increased demand, and Cryptocurrencies rise. In a “risk-off” market, Bonds go up – especially major government Bonds – Gold shines, and safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc and US Dollar all benefit.
The Australian Dollar (AUD), the Canadian Dollar (CAD), the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) and minor FX like the Ruble (RUB) and the South African Rand (ZAR), all tend to rise in markets that are “risk-on”. This is because the economies of these currencies are heavily reliant on commodity exports for growth, and commodities tend to rise in price during risk-on periods. This is because investors foresee greater demand for raw materials in the future due to heightened economic activity.
The major currencies that tend to rise during periods of “risk-off” are the US Dollar (USD), the Japanese Yen (JPY) and the Swiss Franc (CHF). The US Dollar, because it is the world’s reserve currency, and because in times of crisis investors buy US government debt, which is seen as safe because the largest economy in the world is unlikely to default. The Yen, from increased demand for Japanese government bonds, because a high proportion are held by domestic investors who are unlikely to dump them – even in a crisis. The Swiss Franc, because strict Swiss banking laws offer investors enhanced capital protection.
- The US Dollar Index weakens against its major currency peers as traders pare hawkish Fed bets.
- The US headline and core CPI remain lower at 3.5% and 2.6% YoY, respectively, in June.
- Fed Chair Warsh says that the central bank has no tolerance for persistently high inflation.
The US Dollar (USD) underperforms its major currency peers as traders have trimmed Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike expectations for the current year, following the release of the softer-than-expected United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for June.
US Dollar Price Today
The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the weakest against the Australian Dollar.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | -0.13% | -0.03% | -0.05% | -0.08% | -0.14% | 0.06% | 0.00% | |
| EUR | 0.13% | 0.04% | 0.07% | 0.06% | -0.06% | 0.13% | 0.13% | |
| GBP | 0.03% | -0.04% | 0.02% | -0.01% | -0.11% | 0.09% | 0.08% | |
| JPY | 0.05% | -0.07% | -0.02% | -0.02% | -0.10% | 0.10% | 0.06% | |
| CAD | 0.08% | -0.06% | 0.01% | 0.02% | -0.07% | 0.08% | 0.09% | |
| AUD | 0.14% | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.10% | 0.07% | 0.17% | 0.14% | |
| NZD | -0.06% | -0.13% | -0.09% | -0.10% | -0.08% | -0.17% | -0.01% | |
| CHF | -0.01% | -0.13% | -0.08% | -0.06% | -0.09% | -0.14% | 0.00% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).
At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.12% lower to near 100.80.
On Tuesday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that headline inflation cooled down to 3.5% Year-on-Year (YoY) from 4.2% in May. The inflation data was expected to arrive lower at 3.8%. The core CPI – which excludes volatile food and energy items – grew at a moderate pace of 2.6% YoY vs. 2.8% estimates and the previous reading of 2.9%.
According to the CME FedWatch tool, the odds of the Fed raising interest rates in the policy meeting this month have eased to 16.6% from 41.7% recorded on Monday.
Meanwhile, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said in his prepared remarks in his testimony before Congress on Tuesday that the central bank has “no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation”, adding if we get the policy right, “the inflation surge of the last five years will be a thing of the past".
Going forward, investors will focus on the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data for June, which will be published at 12:30 GMT. The data will provide cues regarding the current inflation status at the wholesale level.
On the geopolitical front, escalating aggression between the US and Iran will likely improve the safe-haven appeal of the US Dollar.
Economic Indicator
Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Inflationary or deflationary tendencies are measured by periodically summing the prices of a basket of representative goods and services and presenting the data as the Consumer Price Index (CPI). CPI data is compiled on a monthly basis and released by the US Department of Labor Statistics. The YoY reading compares the prices of goods in the reference month to the same month a year earlier. The CPI Ex Food & Energy excludes the so-called more volatile food and energy components to give a more accurate measurement of price pressures. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the US Dollar (USD), while a low reading is seen as bearish.
Read more.Last release: Tue Jul 14, 2026 12:30
Frequency: Monthly
Actual: 2.6%
Consensus: 2.8%
Previous: 2.9%
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
The US Federal Reserve has a dual mandate of maintaining price stability and maximum employment. According to such mandate, inflation should be at around 2% YoY and has become the weakest pillar of the central bank’s directive ever since the world suffered a pandemic, which extends to these days. Price pressures keep rising amid supply-chain issues and bottlenecks, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) hanging at multi-decade highs. The Fed has already taken measures to tame inflation and is expected to maintain an aggressive stance in the foreseeable future.
- USD/CHF moves little as the US Dollar slipped on soft inflation data, raising hopes for a less hawkish Fed.
- US June CPI inflation slowed to 3.5% year-over-year from May's 4.2%, comfortably beating the market consensus of 3.8%.
- Swiss June producer and import prices dropped 2.1% YoY, accelerating from May to extend a three-year deflationary streak.
USD/CHF steadies after registering 0.7% losses in the previous day, trading around 0.8090 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair faced challenges as the US Dollar (USD) lost ground following softer-than-expected US inflation data, fueling hopes that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might adopt a less hawkish monetary policy stance.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 3.5% year-over-year in June, dropping from a three-year high of 4.2% in May and coming in well below the market consensus of 3.8%. On a monthly basis, headline CPI actually declined by 0.4% in June, a notable shift from the 0.5% increase recorded in May.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the central bank’s commitment to restoring price stability during congressional testimony on Tuesday but refrained from signaling a more aggressive policy stance.
However, renewed tensions between the US and Iran drive up oil prices and inflation concerns. The CME FedWatch Tool indicates that markets are now pricing in a roughly 50% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it executed an additional series of military strikes against Iran. The operation targeted dozens of military sites along the Iranian coast and near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint that handles nearly 20% of the world's energy supply. The coordinated assault utilized US fighter jets, drones, and naval vessels to launch precision munitions at Iranian missile and drone installations.
Switzerland’s producer and import prices dropped by 2.1% year-on-year in June, accelerating from May's 1.8% decline and extending a three-year deflationary streak. This marked the steepest annual drop since March, highlighting persistent weakness in domestic and imported prices. On a monthly basis, prices fell 0.3% following a 0.4% loss in May, primarily driven by cheaper petroleum products.
Swiss Franc FAQs
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is Switzerland’s official currency. It is among the top ten most traded currencies globally, reaching volumes that well exceed the size of the Swiss economy. Its value is determined by the broad market sentiment, the country’s economic health or action taken by the Swiss National Bank (SNB), among other factors. Between 2011 and 2015, the Swiss Franc was pegged to the Euro (EUR). The peg was abruptly removed, resulting in a more than 20% increase in the Franc’s value, causing a turmoil in markets. Even though the peg isn’t in force anymore, CHF fortunes tend to be highly correlated with the Euro ones due to the high dependency of the Swiss economy on the neighboring Eurozone.
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is considered a safe-haven asset, or a currency that investors tend to buy in times of market stress. This is due to the perceived status of Switzerland in the world: a stable economy, a strong export sector, big central bank reserves or a longstanding political stance towards neutrality in global conflicts make the country’s currency a good choice for investors fleeing from risks. Turbulent times are likely to strengthen CHF value against other currencies that are seen as more risky to invest in.
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) meets four times a year – once every quarter, less than other major central banks – to decide on monetary policy. The bank aims for an annual inflation rate of less than 2%. When inflation is above target or forecasted to be above target in the foreseeable future, the bank will attempt to tame price growth by raising its policy rate. Higher interest rates are generally positive for the Swiss Franc (CHF) as they lead to higher yields, making the country a more attractive place for investors. On the contrary, lower interest rates tend to weaken CHF.
Macroeconomic data releases in Switzerland are key to assessing the state of the economy and can impact the Swiss Franc’s (CHF) valuation. The Swiss economy is broadly stable, but any sudden change in economic growth, inflation, current account or the central bank’s currency reserves have the potential to trigger moves in CHF. Generally, high economic growth, low unemployment and high confidence are good for CHF. Conversely, if economic data points to weakening momentum, CHF is likely to depreciate.
As a small and open economy, Switzerland is heavily dependent on the health of the neighboring Eurozone economies. The broader European Union is Switzerland’s main economic partner and a key political ally, so macroeconomic and monetary policy stability in the Eurozone is essential for Switzerland and, thus, for the Swiss Franc (CHF). With such dependency, some models suggest that the correlation between the fortunes of the Euro (EUR) and the CHF is more than 90%, or close to perfect.
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