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Euro underperforms against Japanese Yen amid Japan’s intervention fears
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades higher against its major currency peers in the European trade on Monday, with the EUR/JPY pair declining 0.4% to near 178.40. The Asia-Pacific currency continues to draw support from verbal warnings of Japan’s intervention to support the currency.
British Pound hits two-week low vs firmer Yen amid BoJ rate hike bets, intervention risks
The GBP/JPY cross attracts fresh sellers following an intraday uptick to the 209.00 neighborhood and drops to a two-week low during the first half of the European session on Monday.
Australian Dollar: RBA faces rates squeeze – Rabobank
RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets notes the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) must decide on policy with strong construction growth and historical parallels to past Oil shocks and inflation spikes.
US 10-year yields: New range highs with limited relief – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux describes a difficult week for global bonds as rising Oil prices deter duration buying. US Treasuries and Bunds have repeatedly broken into higher yield ranges, with next US 10-year projections at 5.24% and 5.36% and Bund at 3.70%/3.74%.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Pound dives below 208.00 following rejection at 209.00
The British Pound (GBP) extends losses against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Monday, following a mild recovery attempt earlier in the day.
GBP: Inflation risks and weak growth outlook – HSBC
HSBC expects the Pound to be weighed down by weak UK labour demand and sluggish private sector momentum, especially versus a more resilient US economy.
Euro gains against Canadian Dollar as ECB-BoC rate gap widens
EUR/CAD extends its gains for the third consecutive day, trading around 1.6110 during the European hours on Monday.
Australian Dollar outperforms as RBA looks set to hike interest rates on Tuesday
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades higher against its major currency peers, except the US Dollar (USD), during the European trading session on Monday. The antipodean gains are on expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hike interest rates at its policy meeting on Tuesday.
Italy Trade Balance non-EU down to €2B in August from previous €2.55B
Italy Trade Balance non-EU down to €2B in August from previous €2.55B
Austria UniCredit Bank Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 54.4 to 54.9 in September
Austria UniCredit Bank Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 54.4 to 54.9 in September
Swiss Franc weakens as US Dollar gains on Fed rate hike bets
USD/CHF extends its gains for the fourth consecutive trading day, hovering near fresh 16-month high of 0.8314 during European hours on Monday. The pair rises as the US Dollar (USD) gains strength from hawkish comments made by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.
New Zealand Dollar gains despite hawkish Fed tone, Middle East tensions
NZD/USD halts its three-day losing streak, trading around 0.5660 during the European hours on Monday. However, the currency pair faces potential downside pressure as the US Dollar (USD) gains strength from hawkish comments made by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.
EUR/USD: Inflation-driven stabilisation hopes – ING
ING FX Strategist Francesco Pesole argues EUR/USD should be trading above 1.140 based on their models, with recent Euro weakness seen as somewhat overdone. He focuses on September Eurozone inflation and ECB communication as key drivers.