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USD/CHF consolidates near 0.8050 as inflation data bolsters Fed rate hike expectations.
In the past 24 hours, USD/CHF has remained steady around 0.8050, following a 0.5% gain the previous day. The July PCE price index rose by 0.2% month-on-month, maintaining an annual rate of 3.7%, which supports expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate hike before the end of the year. Additionally, Switzerland's ZEW Expectations index increased to 12.1 in August, indicating economic resilience.
Key points
- USD/CHF remains steady near 0.8050 after a 0.5% gain.
- July PCE price index rose 0.2% month-on-month, annual rate steady at 3.7%, supporting Fed rate hike expectations.
- Switzerland's ZEW Expectations index climbed to 12.1 in August, indicating economic resilience.
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