Dollar trades in tight range as markets await U.S. PCE inflation data and Jackson Hole
AI Market Summary
FX markets are rangebound ahead of key U.S. July PCE inflation data and the Jackson Hole symposium, keeping the dollar index steady as rates expectations are reassessed. Risk tone improved on signs of Middle East de-escalation, pressuring Brent crude. AUD firmed on stronger inflation data, while NZD softened ahead of an RBNZ decision. Crypto strength and a modest gold pullback reflect shifting hedging and risk positioning.
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● Medium
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● Neutral
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The dollar traded in a narrow band in Asian markets as investors waited for U.S. PCE inflation data and the Jackson Hole symposium. Brent crude fell 2.1% to $86.68 after Iran said it had restarted talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz. The Australian dollar rose 0.1% after inflation data came in above expectations, while the New Zealand dollar slipped ahead of its central bank’s rate decision. The euro and sterling were little changed.
