China Buys 1 Million Tons of U.S. Soybeans Ahead of Xi Visit 
Oil Prices Hold Near Highs as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates 
U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Oil Tops $100 Ahead of Inflation Data 
Gold Prices Rise as Yen Rally Weakens Dollar 
Japanese Yen Nears Seven-Month High as Oil Approaches $100 
Asian Stocks Fall as Oil Tops $100, Yields Rise 
US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise 
German Inflation Accelerates to 2.9% in August 
Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Assets as U.S. Tensions Escalate 
UK Food Inflation Forecast to Hit 6.4% by Mid-2027 
China Inflation Accelerates in August as CPI, PPI Rise 
Canada Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods Take Effect 
China Boosts Gold Reserves by 650,000 Ounces as Prices Rally 
Hormuz Shipping Slows as Iran Threats Lift Oil Risks 
Asian Currencies Steady as Yen Holds Firm, Oil Tops $100 
Fitch Eyes Japan Budget for Fiscal Discipline 
Norway Core Inflation Rises to 3% in August 
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Asian Currencies Decline as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Key Data Releases
Asian currencies experienced slight declines on Tuesday as traders adopted a cautious stance, anticipating a series of significant economic reports. A stronger U.S. dollar, boosted by recent gains, pressured regional currencies as concerns over upcoming economic data and political events influenced trading sentiment.
Japanese Yen Stabilizes Amid Political Uncertainty
Following a steep drop to near three-month lows, the Japanese yen managed a modest recovery, gaining 0.2% against the U.S. dollar. This uptick came after Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato emphasized the government’s commitment to monitoring currency market volatility. The yen had fallen sharply post-election, as Japan’s ruling LDP coalition lost its majority, introducing heightened political uncertainty. Analysts expect the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to hold interest rates steady in its Thursday meeting, with policymakers cautious given the political backdrop.
Dollar Maintains Strength Amid Key U.S. Economic Data
The U.S. dollar index remained stable, hovering near recent highs, supported by expectations of a gradual approach to interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Traders await U.S. GDP data on Thursday, followed by the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE price index, and nonfarm payrolls on Friday. These indicators could provide further insights into the Fed’s monetary strategy.
Regional Currency Movements
Asian currencies generally softened amid dollar strength. The Australian dollar fell 0.2% ahead of its inflation report, while China’s yuan gained 0.2% as markets awaited PMI data to gauge Beijing’s recent stimulus impact. The South Korean won and Singapore dollar also rose modestly, while the Indian rupee held near recent record lows.
