The USD is currently supported by hawkish Fed signals which outweigh the benefits of declining oil prices. Market focus is shifting to potential near-term Fed tightening despite domestic and regional data signals.
Key Takeaways
- 1.USD support has shifted from oil-driven trade terms to hawkish Fed rate signals.
- 2.BoJ raised rates but remained cautious, limiting the JPY from becoming an investment currency.
- 3.UK inflation data suggests the Bank of England will keep rates on hold through 2026.
Table of Contents
- Oil Relief, Fed Pressures
- BoJ Tightens, JPY Lags
- UK Rates On Hold
- Asian data
- MYR
- USDSGD
- Gold
- Technical Levels Table
- FX Forecasts
- Interest Rates Forecasts
- Central Bank Forecast Table
- Weekly Economic Calendar
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Authors
Sim Moh SiongChristopher Wong
Securities
DXY
Themes
Fed HawkishnessEnergy Price Easing
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaEuropeUnited StatesJapanUK
