United States Building Permits (MoM) above expectations (1.37M) in July: Actual (1.443M)

Aug 18, 2026

Euro: Range-bound before FOMC against US Dollar – ING

Chris Turner at ING describes EUR/USD as contained after a rally stalled just above 1.16, with investors cautious due to high natural gas prices and upcoming FOMC minutes. He expects a 1.1520–1.1580 range near term, while higher energy supports ECB hike expectations.

United States Building Permits (MoM) above expectations (1.37M) in July: Actual (1.443M)

Euro: Range-bound before FOMC against US Dollar – ING

United States Export Price Index (YoY) down to 8.2% in July from previous 10.2%