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South African Rand: SARB hikes again but environment stays tough ā Commerzbank
Commerzbankās Volkmar Baur reports the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) raised its benchmark rate by 25 bps to 7.25%, the second hike this year as earlier expectations for cuts faded with higher Oil prices. Despite the move, South African Rand (ZAR) weakened, largely on Dollar strength.
Euro: Fiscal risks point lower against US Dollar - MUFG
Derek Halpenny at MUFG argues that widening French OAT/Bund spreads and global fixed income risk aversion are adding to negative momentum for the Euro. Political and fiscal uncertainties in France, including a large planned consolidation and budget risks, weigh on sentiment.
Fedās Williams: Big challenge is on inflation
New York Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank John Willams said during the European trading session on Thursday that downside employment risks have eased and the economy is showing a strong demand from Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Swiss Franc dips to fresh four-month lows as SNB leaves interest rates at 0%
The Swiss Franc (CHF) has given back previous gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, and fell to fresh four-month lows following the Swiss National Bankās (SNB) monetary policy decision.
Swiss National Bank's Martin: Inflation likely to remain elevated for some time
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Antoine Martin is addressing the press conference following the September monetary policy assessment, in which the central bank held interestĀ ratesĀ unchanged at 0%.
Swiss National Bank's Tschudin: GDP growth exceptionally strong in Q2
Swiss National Bank governing board member Petra Tschudin said at the post-monetary policy assessment press conference on Thursday that the āSwiss GDP growth was exceptionally strong in Q2.ā
Swiss National Bank's Schlegel: Will continue to monitor situation and adjust policy if necessary
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel is speaking at the press conference after the June monetary policy assessment, explaining the reasons behind leaving the interest rateĀ unchanged at 0%.
Australian Dollar: RBA may follow hawkish market pricing ā Commerzbank
Commerzbankās Volkmar Baur now expects the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to follow market pricing and deliver a rate hike next week, despite earlier assumptions of no further tightening.
Bank of Englandās Lombardelli: Policy likely needed to tighten if energy risks persist
Ā Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Clare LombardelliĀ said on Thursday that āpolicy is increasingly likely to need to tighten if elevated energy prices persist, absent clear evidence of disinflation or weaker activity.ā
Germanyās IFO Business Climate Index arrives higher at 89.9, beats 89.0 estimates
The German IFO Institute Business Climate Index improves at a faster-than-expected pace in September. The sentiment data arrives higher at 89.9 from estimates of 89.0 and 88.8 in August.
Germany IFO ā Expectations above expectations (89.3) in September: Actual (90.4)
Germany IFO ā Expectations above expectations (89.3) in September: Actual (90.4)
Germany IFO ā Current Assessment above forecasts (89) in September: Actual (89.5)
Germany IFO ā Current Assessment above forecasts (89) in September: Actual (89.5)
Norway Norges Bank Interest Rate Decision in line with forecasts (4.5%)
Norway Norges Bank Interest Rate Decision in line with forecasts (4.5%)