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Indonesian Rupiah: BI prioritizes IDR stability – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Henry Hao and Moses Lim report that Bank Indonesia kept the BI Rate at 5.75% while expanding FX hedging incentives to support the Indonesian Rupiah. Governor Destry Damayanti signaled a preference for non-rate tools and incentive-based measures over SRBI yield hikes.
Banxico: Flexible stance with upside risks – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Molly Schwartz and Christian Lawrence note Banxico kept its overnight rate at 6.50% but significantly softened forward guidance, decoupling Mexican policy from expected Federal Reserve moves.
Norwegian Krone: Norges Bank hike supports currency – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that the Norwegian Krone (NOK) outperformed after Norges Bank delivered a hawkish 25 basis point hike to 4.50%.
Mexican Peso slides to April lows as Banxico shrugs off Fed gap
The Mexican Peso (MXN) extends its losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) held the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.50%, disregarding the interest rate differential as a primary factor in setting monetary policy.
Banxico unanimously holds benchmark rate at 6.50%
On Thursday, the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) held interest rates unchanged at 6.50% for the third time, as expected, in a unanimous decision.
Mexico Banxico Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (6.5%)
Mexico Banxico Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (6.5%)
Singapore Dollar: Inflation keeps MAS cautious – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim note that Singapore’s August headline and core inflation both climbed to the upper half of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s 2026 forecast range, with services, retail goods, food and utilities all contributing.
Japanese Yen struggles as Fed rate hike bets drive US yields higher
USD/JPY extends its advance for a fifth consecutive day on Thursday as broad US Dollar (USD) strength and persistent pressure on the Japanese Yen (JPY) keep the pair firmly supported.
Swiss Franc: SNB on hold keeps upside in crosses – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman notes the Swiss Franc underperformed as the Swiss National Bank (SNB) kept its policy rate at zero for a fifth straight meeting and resisted market expectations for future hikes.
United States 7-Year Note Auction rose from previous 4.512%Â to 5.085%
United States 7-Year Note Auction rose from previous 4.512%Â to 5.085%
Euro: Decline nears support zone against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Euro (EUR) remains soft as front-end spreads widen and European Union (EU) concerns persist over a possible US diesel export ban, despite official denials.
Egypt CBE Interest Rate Decision in line with forecasts (19%)
Egypt CBE Interest Rate Decision in line with forecasts (19%)
British Pound four-day slide deepens as US yields fuel US Dollar rally
The Pound Sterling (GBP) drops for the fourth straight trading day versus the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, down 0.21%, as Federal Reserve (Fed) officials remain hawkish and US jobs data shows labor market strength.