According to Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) analysts, the Indian Rupee (INR) has outperformed following a trade deal between the US and India. The agreement includes significant tariff reductions and is expected to alleviate pressure on the INR.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) traded in mixed territory on Tuesday, dipping around 166 points, or 0.3%, after briefly touching a new intraday record of 49,653.13 earlier in the session. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% as investors dumped technology stocks, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 1.4%.
• The Canadian Dollar found fresh footing on Tuesday, keeping USD/CAD bids below 1.3700.
The January BoK MPC minutes reveal a shift towards a more hawkish stance, indicating increased market sensitivity to potential tightening. Despite mixed signals, including a lower USD/KRW and rising property prices, the current data does not decisively sway the Committee's views.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, aligning with market expectations. The RBA's hawkish tone indicates that inflation pressures are likely to persist, suggesting further policy tightening may be on the horizon.