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The latest forex coverage from the TrustFinance editorial desk.
The South Korean won surged to its strongest level in over a year after the Bank of Korea raised interest rates, while most other Asian currencies traded flat ahead of a key speech from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
The Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart, holding near a one-week low as traders positioned for key remarks from the Federal Reserve amid a broader strengthening of the greenback.
Government bond yields in the euro area climbed from two-week lows after European Central Bank official Isabel Schnabel indicated that borrowing costs would need to rise further to control inflation.
The South Korean won strengthened after the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate, while the U.S. dollar held steady following strong inflation data, with investors awaiting signals from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium.
The Canadian dollar lost ground against its U.S. counterpart as persistent American inflation data fueled Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, while an escalating trade dispute between Ottawa and Washington added to the pressure.
Citibank analysts predict a long-term shift toward a stronger yen, citing a significant improvement in Japan's balance of payments in the second quarter, the best since 2019. The bank forecasts the USD/JPY pair will trade between ¥155 and ¥160 by year-end.
The British pound was little changed against the U.S. dollar as rising Treasury yields bolstered the greenback. Markets are in a holding pattern, awaiting policy signals from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium.
The Canadian dollar declined against its U.S. counterpart, pressured by a combination of escalating trade disputes between Ottawa and Washington and robust U.S. inflation data that bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.
According to Citi, the Japanese yen is poised for a long-term shift toward appreciation, driven by the most significant improvement in Japan's balance of payments and capital flows since 2019.
