DXY & Forex

Spain's Consumer Price Index rose to 3.5 percent year-on-year in July on a preliminary basis, exceeding the forecast of 3.4 percent and rising from 3.2 percent in the prior month.

Traders said India's central bank may sell dollars to stem rupee weakness as oil prices rise. The Indian rupee fell 0.1% to 95.73 against the dollar on July 30, earlier reaching a high of 95.5775.

South Korea's National Pension Service disclosed that its fund assets reached 1,849 trillion won as of the end of May, according to an announcement on the 30th. The fund's asset allocation consisted of 29.4% in domestic stocks, 35.2% in foreign stocks, 15.7% in domestic

According to Deutsche Bank's foreign exchange research team on July 30, the U.S. dollar index fell and the euro rose after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady with notable internal dissent. Three officials dissented, favoring a 25 basis point hike, underscoring concerns about persistent i

According to Christian Hoffmann, head of fixed income at Xiong Bo Investment Management, the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged represents a 'disturbing inaction' rather than an inevitable outcome. The move comes as oil prices surge again amid heightened geopolitical

According to Jin10, foreign exchange options across EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD will expire on July 30 at 22:00 Beijing time. A total of 16 strikes valued at 1 billion yuan or above are set to expire, warranting risk management

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted 9 to 3 to hold its benchmark rate at 3.5% to 3.75%, with regional presidents from Cleveland, Minneapolis, and Dallas dissenting in favor of a hike. The split marked the most contested vote under Chair Kevin Warsh, and his refusal to signal the central bank's n

According to MainSky Asset Management Chief Eckhard Schulte, Federal Reserve Chair Powell's avoidance of forward guidance makes it extremely difficult for markets to form coherent analysis of Fed policy, creating high uncertainty that could pressure stocks, long-term bonds, and the dollar. While Pow

According to Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Secure Income Management, on July 30, the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates unchanged amid three dissenting votes suggests the decision reflects internal debate rather than consensus. The statement provided limited new

According to Jin10, Christian Hoffmann, head of fixed income at Sancroft Investment Management, said on July 30 that the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates unchanged was a "troubling inaction" rather than an inevitable outcome. Despite constructive inflation data, oil prices surged again

According to Jin10, France's economy expanded 0.2% in the second quarter, the country's statistics agency announced Thursday. The expansion, compared to a contraction of 0.1% in the prior quarter, matches analyst expectations and marks a return to growth. The eurozone's second-largest economy

According to Tradeweb data, U.S. Treasury yields rose 5–10 basis points across maturities today (July 30), with 30-year yields hitting 5.237%, the highest level in 19 years.

According to Peter Kinsella, FX strategist at UBS, the Bank of England's policy decision on Thursday (July 30) is unlikely to significantly impact sterling. The central bank is expected to maintain interest rates at 3.75% with a 7-2 vote split. Economic forecasts are projected to show weak growth an

The US Federal Reserve held its federal funds rate target range at 3.5% to 3.75% in a decision announced at 2 a.m. Hong Kong time on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change and meeting market expectations. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9-3 to maintain r

According to Berenberg analyst Andrew Wishart, the Bank of England is likely to maintain its key interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, July 30. The analyst expects the central bank to resume rate cuts in December and potentially lower the policy rate to 3.0% by mid-2027, despite possible warnings

According to Jin10, internal disagreement within the Federal Reserve triggered a weaker dollar, which lifted base metals including copper and aluminum as of late July. The divergence in Fed policy expectations disrupted market sentiment and supported demand for commodities. Geopolitical tensions in

USD-KRW exchange rate dropped over 10 won in morning trading on May 30, hitting its lowest level since February at 1,435.90 won at 9:16 AM before reversing course to trade at 1,446.40 won by 11:17 AM, down 0.30 won from the prior session close. The sharp decline was attributed to suspected dollar se

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 30, the dollar-won exchange rate initially plunged over 10 won in morning trading, hitting 1,435.90 won (the lowest level since February) as SK Hynix reportedly sold dollars. As of 11:17 AM local time, the rate recovered to 1,446.40 won, down 0.30 won from the

According to Ajitabh Bharti, executive director at Capital XB, on July 30, the Federal Reserve's lack of decisive rate action suggests political considerations may be playing a role, with stability potentially prioritized over inflation control ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. This dynamic