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Canadian Dollar: Bearish trend targets 1.4125 – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is marginally weaker versus the US Dollar (USD), with USD/CAD at its highest since late July. They stress wide yield spreads and typical negative Q4 seasonality as key headwinds for CAD.
United States S&P Global Composite PMI registered at 58.4 above expectations (0) in September
United States S&P Global Composite PMI registered at 58.4 above expectations (0) in September
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 57, above forecasts (53.5) in September
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 57, above forecasts (53.5) in September
United States S&P Global Services PMI above expectations (56) in September: Actual (58.7)
United States S&P Global Services PMI above expectations (56) in September: Actual (58.7)
Swiss Franc weakens ahead of SNB rate decision
USD/CHF edges higher on Wednesday, snapping a four-day losing streak as the US Dollar (USD) continues to attract buying following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish rate hike at its September 15-16 policy meeting.
British Pound: BoE repricing risk keeps Pound vulnerable – BBH
According to Elias Haddad at Brown Brothers Harriman, GBP/USD is lower on broad Dollar strength and EUR/GBP is slightly firmer after weaker United Kingdom (UK) September Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
Oil rebounds above $90: Why is the Canadian Dollar still falling?
USD/CAD extends its advance on Wednesday and trades around 1.4090 at the time of writing, up 0.21% on the day. The pair remains close to its recent highs, supported by a firm US Dollar (USD), while the Canadian Dollar (CAD) struggles to recover losses from the recent decline in Oil prices.
South Africa SARB Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (7.25%)
South Africa SARB Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (7.25%)
Euro: Downside bias toward 1.1400 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann keep a negative stance on EUR/USD after the pair closed at 1.1447. They see scope for further Euro (EUR) weakness, with intraday support at 1.1415 and a key level at 1.1400, though they doubt a sustained break lower.
Copper: Chinese tightness supports prices despite weak positioning – ING
ING analysts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson report that LME Copper has extended gains on tight physical conditions in China, falling inventories and holiday-related restocking, even as investor positioning remains subdued.
Swiss Franc: Range-bound trading outlook against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann see USD/CHF stuck in tight ranges across timeframes. Intraday, they expect the US Dollar (USD) to hold between 0.8185 and 0.8230 as prior downside momentum has faded.
Euro rallies against a weak British Pound as UK business activity disappoints
The Euro (EUR) accelerates its recovery against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday as mixed UK Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures reveal that inflationary pressures have weighed heavily on business activity in September.
Swedish Krona: Growth and future rate outlook favour SEK – Societe Generale
Kit Juckes at Societe Generale argues that Swedish Krona (SEK) is poised to benefit from Sweden’s superior growth outlook and expected Riksbank tightening.