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Breaking: Bank of England keeps its policy rate at 3.75%
At its September meeting, the Bank of England (BoE) held its policy rate at 3.75%, as markets had anticipated. The vote, however, exposed a split on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) as three members supported a 25-basis-point hike.
Indonesian Rupiah weakens amid complicating BI policy outlook
USD/IDR depreciates after opening with a bullish gap, remaining in positive territory for the sixth straight day and trading around 17,780 during Asian hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, traders are bracing for Bank Indonesia’s (BI) policy meeting next week.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Trades vulnerable below 1.3400 ahead of BoE’s policy decision
The British Pound (GBP) is under severe pressure against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Thursday, holding onto recent losses near 1.3378.
Indian Rupee finds interim support from RBI's intervention
The Indian Rupee (INR) finds some buying interest against the US Dollar after a weak opening on Thursday. According to a Reuters report, the Indian central bank has likely intervened to limit the decline in the Indian Rupee.
Swiss Franc remains near 16-month lows against US Dollar
USD/CHF inches lower after reaching nearly 16-month highs the previous day, trading around 0.8250 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
US 10-Year Treasury Yield nears 5% after Fed rate hike, Middle East tensions raise inflation fears
United States (US) Treasury Yields erase an earlier decline during the early European session on Thursday. Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could lift US Treasury Yields in the near term.Â
Asian stocks edge higher as hawkish Fed, elevated yields and geopolitical cap upside
Shares edged higher in Asia on Thursday, tracking US stock futures, as traders digest the Federal Reserve's (Fed) hawkish tilt ahead of other key central bank events.
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Gains ground to near 111.00, but retains a bearish bias below 100-day SMA
The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory around 110.90 during the early European session on Thursday. Elevated energy prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East weigh on the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as Japan is an oil-dependent economy.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Sticks to GDP-led recovery gains above 0.5700; bearish bias intact
The NZD/USD pair gains some positive traction during the Asian session on Thursday in reaction to New Zealand's better-than-expected GDP print, snapping a three-day losing streak to its lowest level since July 9, touched the previous day.
Japan’s Katayama says expect BoJ to conduct appropriate monetary policy to achieve 2% price target
Japanese Finance Minister (FM) Satsuki Katayama said on Thursday that official will review budget requests, control debt issuance at a level that can gain market credibility. Katayama also expect the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to steer policy properly to achieve stable, sustainable 2% inflation.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Slips below 179.00 as bearish bias prevails
EUR/JPY declines after three days of gains, trading around 178.90 during Asian hours on Thursday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows the currency cross trading within a descending channel, keeping the overall bearish bias.
Fed Policy Monitor: Hiking bias and curve reaction – NBC Economics and Strategy
NBC Economics and Strategy, authored by Taylor Schleich and Ethan Currie, reviews the latest Federal Reserve decision following strong CPI data. The Fed delivered a widely expected rate hike and signaled support for restrictive policy for a prolonged period.
United States rates: Yields seen contained, steepeners favoured – TD Securities
TD Securities analysts highlight that the Federal Reserve’s 25bp hike and hawkish projections have boosted its inflation-fighting credibility, making nominal and real US rates attractive.