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Defensive flows have kicked in as U.S. e-mini futures have lost some altitude, wounded by a downgrade to Walmart's profit outlook. The reluctance to take on more risk ahead of this Wednesday's monetary policy decision from the Fed may have also filtered through into the FX space.

  • The yen paces gains, finding poise after yesterday's sell-off. Spot USD/JPY has shed ~30 pips thus far, halving losses registered the day before.
  • Selling pressure hits commodity-tied FX space, sending Antipodean currencies to the bottom of the G10 pile. This coincides with mild weakness in WTI futures.
  • AUD/NZD holds above neutral levels, with AU/NZ 2-year swap spread grinding a tad higher. The Antipodean cross refreshed its six-week high, topping out at NZ$1.1113.
  • Today's data highlights include U.S. new home sales & Conf. Board Consumer Confidence. Elsewhere, the FOMC will begin its two-day meeting.

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