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1.4000 within reach: USD/CAD consolidates gains after Fed’s hawkish hike
The US Dollar (USD) held its ground at one-and-a-half-month highs against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Thursday, supported by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate hike and the unexpectedly hawkish message from Chairman Kevin Warsh.
CEE FX: Prolonged pressure from strong Dollar – ING
Frantisek Taborsky at ING argues that the stronger US Dollar (USD) following the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting is clearly negative for emerging markets, keeping Central and Eastern European (CEE) currencies under pressure.
Austria HICP (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.5%) in August
Austria HICP (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.5%) in August
Austria HICP (YoY) climbed from previous 2.7% to 2.9% in August
Austria HICP (YoY) climbed from previous 2.7% to 2.9% in August
Forex Today: All eyes on BoE rate decision
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, September 17:
British Pound: Oversold Sterling still seen weaker against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report GBP/USD plunged to 1.3375 and closed at 1.3380, a move seen as excessive but still pointing to further downside.
Japanese Yen outperforms as BoJ’s policy takes centre stage
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades higher against its major currency peers on Thursday. The USD/JPY pair is down 0.35% to near 155.75 ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy outcome on Friday.
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Euro struggles below 0.8570 with all eyes on the BoE
The Euro (EUR) ticks lower against the British Pound (GBP) on Thursday, with investors awaiting the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy decision, due later in the day.
Switzerland Imports (MoM) above expectations (0M) in August: Actual (35485M)
Switzerland Imports (MoM) above expectations (0M) in August: Actual (35485M)
Switzerland Exports (MoM) above forecasts (0M) in August: Actual (39271M)
Switzerland Exports (MoM) above forecasts (0M) in August: Actual (39271M)
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Holds steady near 1.1450, bearish tone remains intact
The EUR/USD pair trades on a flat note around 1.1465 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. Traders continue to assess the latest interest rate hike decision by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). The US Initial Jobless Claims report is due later on Thursday.Â
Switzerland Trade Balance above forecasts (0M) in August: Actual (3786M)
Switzerland Trade Balance above forecasts (0M) in August: Actual (3786M)
Japan’s Kiuchi says aim to balance robust economy with fiscal sustainability
Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Thursday that officials aim to balance a robust economy with fiscal sustainability. However, Kiuchi declined to comment on interest rates.Â