Session Recap: USD mixed, EUR/USD hits 2-month high

FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The USD is mixed, falling against the yen and the euro, but rising against commodity currencies amid risk aversion and with Fed minutes in focus.

The JPY and the CHF picked up momentum during the European session, while sporadic dollar selling lifted EUR/USD and GBP/USD to 2-month highs at 1.3406 and 1.5679 respectively.

The AUD and the CAD weakened as stocks extended losses in Europe and Asia. AUD/USD broke below 0.9100 to a low of 0.9026 while USD/CAD peaked at 1.0375.

Main Headlines in Europe:

Gold easing back down after strong bullish run. Higher prices still ahead?

Germany: Producer Prices fell 0.1% MoM in July

Flash: What lies ahead of the EUR/USD? – UBS and Commerzbank

European markets in red on FOMC minutes, EUR on the rise

EMU: Construction Output rose 0.7% MoM

Spain sold €4.15 billion in 6m/12m Letras

Bonds climbing on Fed concerns, pound benefits