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EUR/USD
The euro steadied at $1.1570 following yesterday's surge as rising oil prices keep inflation risks and Fed hike bets on the table, supporting the USD.
GBP/USD
The British Pound traded cautiously around $1.3530 as markets await the UK employment report, due later today.
USD/JPY
The Japanese Yen was under pressure at $159.65 even as markets are confident about a BoJ hike as the currency is being squeezed by higher oil prices, which worsen Japan’s import bill and inflation outlook.
USD/ZAR
The South African Rand weakened to $16.25 amid geopolitical friction in the Middle East, while focus remains on South African inflation figures due this week, which could influence SARB expectations.
USD/MUR
The Dollar–Rupee edged higher to 47.72 (selling) this morning.
10:00 AM GBP ILO Unemployment Rate (3M) (Jun)
10:00 AM GBP Claimant Count Change (Jul)
10:00 AM GBP Employment Change (3M) (Jun)
1:00 PM EUR ZEW Survey – Current Situation (Aug)
1:00 PM EUR ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment (Aug)
3:45 PM EUR ECB's Lane speech
4:15 PM USD ADP Employment Change 4-week average
