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Gold prices rallied sharply after Powell’s dovish tone highlighted employment risks despite persistent upside risks to inflation.Traders priced in a 90% probability of a 25 basis-point Fed cut, with key data still ahead before September.Next week’s US docket includes Durable Goods, GDP, and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Core PCE Price Index.Gold prices continue to trend higher on Friday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) leaned dovish, as commented by the Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who said that “downside risks to the labor market are rising.” XAU/USD trades at $3,371 after hitting a daily low of $3,321.The day arrived and…

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Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.1% YoY in July, compared to the previous reading of 3.3%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.Further details unveil that the National CPI ex Fresh food arrived at 3.1% YoY in July versus 3.3% prior. The figure came in above the market consensus of 3.0%.CPI ex Fresh Food, Energy rose 3.4% YoY in July, compared to the previous reading of 3.4%.Market reaction to Japan’s National CPI dataFollowing Japan’s CPI inflation data, the USD/JPY pair is down 0.03% on the day at 148.32. Inflation FAQs Inflation measures the rise in the price…

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Mexican Peso appreciates 0.25%, as traders punish the Greenback on US political noise.Mexico inflation falls to 3.51% YoY, strengthening odds for a Banxico cut to 7.50% in September.Citi survey: Peso expected to stay strong, USD/MXN seen near 19.50 by year-end.USD/MXN retreated on Wednesday as investors became worried about the Federal Reserve’s independence, as the Trump administration “doubled up” their pressure on Fed officials, as revealed by Bloomberg. Market participants ignored “hawkish” minutes released by the Fed and punished the Greenback for the benefit of the Peso. The pair trades at 18.76, down 0.25%.Peso strengthens as Trump pressures Fed’s Cook; Banxico…

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  Fed Independence   Trump’s Pressure on the Fed: A Threat to Independence? For decades, the independence of the Federal Reserve has been considered a cornerstone of U.S. financial stability. The last major challenge to this independence dates back to the early 1970s when President Richard Nixon pressured Fed Chair Arthur Burns to cut interest rates before an election. Fast forward to today, and history appears to be repeating itself. President Donald Trump has launched a relentless campaign urging the Fed to lower interest rates, often criticizing Fed Chair Jerome Powell publicly. This persistent pressure raises serious questions: Can the…

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Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) acting Governor Christian Hawkesby presents the prepared remarks on the policy statement and responds to media questions at the press conference after the August monetary policy announcement.Following its August policy meeting, the RBNZ delivered a 25 basis points (bps) cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 3.25% to 3%, as widely expected.Please follow the Live Stream of the press conference hereRBNZ press conference key quotesNext two meetings are live, no decisions have been made.OCR projection troughs around 2.5%, consistent with further cuts.Not changed view on neutral, OCR not restrictive anymore.Q2 economic activity considerably…

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