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Czech Koruna: Hawkish CNB pause may support CZK – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister expects the Czech National Bank (CNB) to keep rates unchanged today, in line with Bloomberg consensus and market pricing. Despite firmer inflation, officials still see policy as sufficiently restrictive, with a hint of future hikes.
Taiwan CBC (Taiwan) Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (2%)
Taiwan CBC (Taiwan) Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (2%)
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets forecasts (0.4%) in August
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets forecasts (0.4%) in August
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) came in at 3.2% below forecasts (3.3%) in August
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) came in at 3.2% below forecasts (3.3%) in August
Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) in line with expectations (2.4%) in August
Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) in line with expectations (2.4%) in August
Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM): 0.2% (August)
Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM): 0.2% (August)
Japanese Yen: BoJ guidance key after Fed move – OCBC
OCBC strategist Christopher Wong writes that USD/JPY climbed after the FOMC as front-end US yields rose and the US Dollar (USD) strengthened. He says markets expect a 25bp BoJ hike to 1.25%, with focus on Governor Ueda’s guidance on further normalisation.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds above 0.7100 amid retreating USD; 100-SMA holds the key
The AUD/USD pair gains some positive traction on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak to the 0.7075 area, or a nearly one-month low, touched the previous day.
British Pound: BoE decision keeps November hike risk alive – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights that focus shifts to the Bank of England (BoE), where MUFG expects a hold today but sees rising odds of a November rate hike.
Japanese Yen strengthens due to BoJ rate hike bets, weaker US Dollar
USD/JPY depreciates after three days of gains, trading around 155.80 during the European session on Thursday. The pair loses ground as the Japanese Yen (JPY) advances on market expectations of a 25-basis-point interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) on Friday.
Spain 10-y Obligaciones Auction came in at 3.96%, above forecasts (0%)
Spain 10-y Obligaciones Auction came in at 3.96%, above forecasts (0%)
Spain 5-y Bond Auction registered at 3.558% above expectations (0%)
Spain 5-y Bond Auction registered at 3.558% above expectations (0%)
British Pound underperforms against Japanese Yen ahead of BoE-BoJ policy outcome
The British Pound (GBP) trades 0.3% lower at around 208.50 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) during the European trading session on Thursday. GBP/JPY is under pressure as the British currency underperforms ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy announcement.