FX Daily
The dollar gained against 9 of the 9 developed-market currencies we track (crosses such as EURJPY carry no dollar leg and are excluded). The largest move was in USDNOK, +1.14%, leaving the NOK weaker against the dollar. Realised volatility is middling by the majors' own standards: half of them sit below the 60th percentile of their past year, and half above. The next scheduled risk is USD Core CPI m/m at Fri 12:30 UTC, with 3 other high-impact releases scheduled.
- USDNOK +1.14%, 2.6σ of its 20D RV — the session's largest risk-adjusted move.
- The Δ2Y differential explains a minority of the cross-section (R² 0.47, n 8, against the textbook sign, 09 Sep–10 Sep). NZDUSD is the widest Δ-model residual at 0.18pp — a different quantity from the fair-value residual z in the levels table.
- Sep-2026 (16 Sep) priced 28% hold / 72% hike, implied 3.810%.
The overnight and the dollarlive rates and vol →
Over the last 24h, VIX +6.85% and BTC -1.09% bracket the tape; US 5Y +20bp.
DM levels and risk
| Pair | Spot | 1d % | Move / σ | 20D RV | RV %ile | FV gap | FV resid z | 2Y diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 1.1597 | -0.32% | -1.12σ | 4.51 | 41 | -2.4% | -1.76 | -1.20 |
| GBPUSD | 1.3508 | -0.32% | -1.26σ | 4.08 | 4 | +0.8% | +0.17 | +0.31 |
| USDJPY | 154.02 | +0.29% | +0.45σ | 10.39 | 92 | -2.2% | -0.93 | +2.60 |
| USDCHF | 0.8151 | +0.63% | +1.20σ | 8.34 | 87 | +0.2% | -0.54 | +4.20 |
| AUDUSD | 0.7176 | -0.63% | -1.76σ | 5.65 | 19 | +2.4% | +0.99 | +0.59 |
| NZDUSD | 0.5823 | -0.37% | -0.78σ | 7.52 | 41 | -0.5% | +0.01 | -0.50 |
| USDCAD | 1.3857 | +0.38% | +1.21σ | 4.96 | 89 | +0.2% | -0.08 | +1.10 |
| USDNOK | 9.2996 | +1.14% | +2.61σ | 6.90 | 30 | — | — | — |
| USDSEK | 9.6907 | +1.05% | +1.92σ | 8.65 | 60 | — | — | — |
| EURJPY | 178.62 | -0.03% | -0.05σ | 8.63 | 96 | -4.8% | -2.40 | +1.40 |
Overnight headlinesthe live macro news feed →
| UTC | Headline | Touches |
|---|---|---|
| 11:40 | investingLive European news wrap: The calm before the storm? | |
| 08:25 | Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have completed the takeover of Bab el-Mandeb Strait | |
| 07:18 | What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI? | |
| 06:57 | Iran gains stronger leverage as oil surges above $100, forcing urgent diplomatic solutions | |
| 06:00 | UK July monthly GDP +0.4% vs 0.0% m/m expected | GBP |
| 04:40 | What are the main events for today? | |
| 03:45 | investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Oil holds near highs | |
| 00:37 | Japan wholesale inflation stays hot in August, cements case for BOJ hike | JPY |
Policy and rateslive curves and fair value →
+74bp priced between now and 28 Apr.
Developed markets
| Ccy | Policy rate | Set on | Last move | Central bank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 3.75% | 11 Dec 25 | -25bp | Federal Reserve |
| EUR | 2.25% | 17 Jun 26 | +25bp | ECB |
| GBP | 3.75% | 18 Dec 25 | -25bp | Bank of England |
| JPY | 1.00% | 17 Jun 26 | +25bp | BoJ |
| CHF | 0.00% | 20 Jun 25 | -25bp | SNB |
| AUD | 4.35% | 06 May 26 | +25bp | RBA |
| NZD | 2.75% | 03 Sep 26 | +25bp | RBNZ |
| CAD | 2.25% | 30 Oct 25 | -25bp | Bank of Canada |
| NOK | 4.25% | 08 May 26 | +25bp | Norges Bank |
| SEK | 1.75% | 01 Oct 25 | -25bp | Riksbank |
Emerging markets
| Ccy | Policy rate | Set on | Last move | Central bank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNY | 3.00% | 20 May 25 | -10bp | PBoC |
| BRL | 14.00% | 06 Aug 26 | -25bp | BCB (Brazil) |
| MXN | 6.50% | 08 May 26 | -25bp | Banxico |
| ZAR | 7.00% | 29 May 26 | +25bp | SARB |
| TRY | 37.00% | 23 Jan 26 | -100bp | CBRT (Turkey) |
| INR | 5.25% | 05 Dec 25 | -25bp | RBI (India) |
| IDR | 5.75% | 18 Jun 26 | +25bp | BI (Indonesia) |
| PLN | 3.75% | 05 Mar 26 | -25bp | NBP (Poland) |
| HUF | 5.50% | 26 Aug 26 | -25bp | NBH (Hungary) |
| CZK | 3.75% | 19 Jun 26 | +25bp | CNB (Czech) |
What the front end is pricing · effective 3.63%
| Meeting | Date | Implied | Cum bp | Hikes | This mtg | Cut | Hold | Hike |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-2026 | 16 Sep | 3.810% | +18bp | 0.72 | +18.0bp | 0% | 28% | 72% |
| Oct-2026 | 28 Oct | 3.895% | +26bp | 1.06 | +8.5bp | 0% | 66% | 34% |
| Dec-2026 | 09 Dec | 4.075% | +44bp | 1.78 | +18.0bp | 0% | 28% | 72% |
| Jan-2027 | 27 Jan | 4.165% | +54bp | 2.14 | +9.0bp | 0% | 64% | 36% |
| Mar-2027 | 17 Mar | 4.305% | +68bp | 2.70 | +14.0bp | 0% | 44% | 56% |
| Apr-2027 | 28 Apr | 4.370% | +74bp | 2.96 | +6.5bp | 0% | 74% | 26% |
3M hedge, CIP-implied · sorted by forward premium (quote − base), most negative first
| Pair | Spot | 3M forward | Points | Fwd prem. p.a. | Legs as of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDCHF* | 0.8151 | 0.8074 | -76.9 | -3.774% | 18 Jun |
| USDJPY* | 154.02 | 152.94 | -108.1 | -2.806% | 09 Sep |
| USDSEK* | 9.6907 | 9.6413 | -494.4 | -2.041% | 08 Sep |
| USDCAD* | 1.3857 | 1.3803 | -53.5 | -1.545% | 07 Sep |
| AUDUSD* | 0.7176 | 0.7166 | -9.6 | -0.534% | 03 Sep |
| GBPUSD* | 1.3508 | 1.3511 | +2.7 | +0.080% | 09 Sep |
| USDNOK* | 9.2996 | 9.3097 | +101.3 | +0.436% | 07 Sep |
| NZDUSD* | 0.5823 | 0.5838 | +15.3 | +1.053% | 04 Sep |
| EURUSD* | 1.1597 | 1.1644 | +46.7 | +1.611% | 09 Sep |
Volatility, positioning and EMlive vol and positioning →
CFTC as of 01 Sep 2026.
| Ccy | Net spec | z | Δz 1w | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPY | -102,188 | -1.71σ | -1.22 | short |
| CHF | -10,298 | -1.40σ | -0.32 | short |
| EUR | -38,173 | -1.35σ | +0.01 | short |
| NZD | -22,338 | -0.81σ | +0.85 | short |
| CAD | -68,750 | -0.42σ | +0.18 | short |
| ZAR | 2,016 | -0.08σ | -0.20 | long |
| AUD | 49,662 | +0.68σ | -0.17 | long |
| GBP | 43,167 | +1.30σ | -0.40 | long |
| BRL | 16,046 | +1.34σ | +0.21 | long |
| MXN | 74,362 | +1.88σ | +0.48 | long |
EM levels and risk
| Pair | Spot | 1d % | Move / σ | 20D RV | RV %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDMXN | 16.9750 | +0.50% | +1.85σ | 4.29 | 10 |
| USDBRL | 5.1024 | -0.02% | -0.04σ | 8.39 | 14 |
| USDZAR | 16.1536 | +0.71% | +1.44σ | 7.85 | 32 |
| USDTRY | 48.60 | +0.23% | +1.54σ | 2.42 | 97 |
| USDPLN | 3.7302 | +0.61% | +1.46σ | 6.61 | 50 |
| USDINR | 95.54 | +0.45% | +0.61σ | 11.71 | 94 |
| USDIDR | 17,595.00 | +0.54% | +1.62σ | 5.25 | 56 |
| USDCNY | 6.6972 | -0.20% | — | 1.13 | 11 |
| USDHUF | 314.10 | +0.49% | +0.70σ | 11.17 | 77 |
| USDCZK | 20.91 | +0.32% | +0.91σ | 5.59 | 48 |
Directional bias — the quantamental modelthe live directional model →
The model is most constructive on NOK (+2.57) and least on CHF (-1.06), scored across 7 of 7 factors. This is a medium-term directional bias, not a trade recommendation and not a target.
The day ahead
| When | Ccy | Release | Cons. | Prev. | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 12:30 | USD | Core CPI m/m | 0.2% | 0.2% | HIGH |
| Fri 12:30 | USD | Core CPI y/y | 2.4% | 2.5% | HIGH |
| Fri 12:30 | USD | CPI m/m | 0.4% | 0.1% | HIGH |
| Fri 12:30 | USD | CPI y/y | 3.4% | 3.4% | HIGH |
| Fri 14:00 | EUR | ECB President Lagarde Speaks | — | — | MEDI |
| Fri 14:00 | USD | Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment | 51.0 | 51.0 | MEDI |
| Fri 14:00 | USD | Prelim UoM Inflation Expectations | — | 4.3% | MEDI |
| Sat 08:00 | EUR | ECB President Lagarde Speaks | — | — | MEDI |
Expected session range from 20-day realised vol, ±1σ
| Pair | Spot | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 1.1597 | 1.1564 | 1.1630 |
| GBPUSD | 1.3508 | 1.3474 | 1.3543 |
| USDJPY | 154.02 | 153.01 | 155.03 |
| USDCHF | 0.8151 | 0.8108 | 0.8194 |
| AUDUSD | 0.7176 | 0.7150 | 0.7201 |
| NZDUSD | 0.5823 | 0.5796 | 0.5851 |
| USDCAD | 1.3857 | 1.3814 | 1.3900 |
| USDNOK | 9.2996 | 9.2591 | 9.3400 |
| USDSEK | 9.6907 | 9.6379 | 9.7435 |
| EURJPY | 178.62 | 177.65 | 179.59 |
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