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British Pound catches second wind as soft PCE knocks Fed hike bets
The Pound Sterling (GBP) posts solid gains versus the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, edging up 0.42% as the latest US inflation figures were below estimates, reaffirming New York Federal Reserve (Fed) President John Williams' comments that the Fed is in no rush to tighten monetary policy.
Colombia National Jobless Rate rose from previous 8.1%Â to 9.1% in August
Colombia National Jobless Rate rose from previous 8.1%Â to 9.1% in August
United States EIA Distillate Stocks Change dipped from previous -0.428MÂ to -2.251M in September 25
United States EIA Distillate Stocks Change dipped from previous -0.428MÂ to -2.251M in September 25
United States EIA Gasoline Stocks Change increased to -1.684M in September 25 from previous -1.686M
United States EIA Gasoline Stocks Change increased to -1.684M in September 25 from previous -1.686M
United States EIA Heating Oil Stocks Change dipped from previous 0.346MÂ to -0.62M in September 25
United States EIA Heating Oil Stocks Change dipped from previous 0.346MÂ to -0.62M in September 25
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change above expectations (-0.3M) in September 25: Actual (0.922M)
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change above expectations (-0.3M) in September 25: Actual (0.922M)
China: Targeted support and cautious stabilization signs – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts note China has unveiled targeted support measures, including a 25bp cut to the PBoC’s PSL rate and expanded relending quotas for innovation, technology, agriculture and small businesses.
EUR/USD: Measured ECB tightening to support Euro – TD Securities
TD Securities' Macro Research team expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to continue a measured tightening cycle, delivering a final 25bp hike in December and taking the deposit rate to 2.75%, which they see as mildly restrictive.
Japanese Yen advances as US PCE shifts Fed rate hike bets toward December
USD/JPY falls 0.30% on Wednesday and trades around 156.80 at the time of writing, as the US Dollar (USD) comes under selling pressure following softer-than-expected United States (US) inflation data.
Euro finds support as softer US PCE data prompts traders to trim Fed rate-hike bets
EUR/USD holds modest gains on Wednesday as traders assess the latest economic data from both sides of the Atlantic. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1363, up 0.20% on the day, after touching 1.1312 on Tuesday, its lowest level since May 2025.
United States Chicago PMI came in at 58.8, above expectations (51.2) in September
United States Chicago PMI came in at 58.8, above expectations (51.2) in September
China: PMIs point to manufacturing and services improvement – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Early Morning Reid notes that China’s latest PMI data show a broad-based pickup in activity. The private-sector RatingDog Manufacturing PMI and official manufacturing PMI both strengthened, with the latter returning to expansion. Services and non-manufacturing indices also improved, lifting the composite PMI above 50 and signaling a more supportive backdrop for Chinese equities and growth.
Canadian Dollar gains as US inflation cools Fed October rate hike bets
USD/CAD declines 0.08% on Wednesday and trades around 1.4180 at the time of writing, after touching a daily low of 1.4155 in the wake of US inflation data. The pair recovered some losses as investors reassessed the timing of a potential further tightening by the Federal Reserve (Fed).