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Euro trades with caution against US Dollar ahead of Fed’s policy meeting
The Euro (EUR) trades subduedly at around 1.1535 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday. The major currency pair trades cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement at 18:00 GMT.
Australian Dollar: Downside risk persists against US Dollar - UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD has pulled back after Monday’s sharper-than-expected drop, with intraday price action now seen confined to a 0.7100–0.7140 band.
South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) climbed from previous 1.6% to 3.4% in July
South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) climbed from previous 1.6% to 3.4% in July
United States MBA Mortgage Applications dipped from previous -2.7%Â to -4.1% in September 11
United States MBA Mortgage Applications dipped from previous -2.7%Â to -4.1% in September 11
Euro: Firm Dollar keeps pressure on Euro before FOMC - Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that the US Dollar (USD) remained firm, pushing EUR/USD modestly lower as risk sentiment weakened. In the euro area, Germany’s September ZEW survey showed a sharp improvement in current conditions, while expectations disappointed.
British Pound: 1.3440–1.3420 support in focus against US Dollar - Societe Generale
Societe Generale highlights GBP/USD trading just above its 200-day moving average, with the August trough around 1.3440–1.3420 acting as a key support zone.
Germany 30-y Bond Auction climbed from previous 3.65% to 3.9%
Germany 30-y Bond Auction climbed from previous 3.65% to 3.9%
Australian Dollar treads water against Japanese Yen ahead of BoJ rate hike
AUD/JPY trades around 110.55 on Wednesday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day.
Japanese Yen: Limited losses within 153.30–156.30 band against US Dollar – UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report USD/JPY has extended its rebound to around 155.08, with modest upward momentum suggesting scope for a test above 155.50, while 156.30 remains a distant cap.
Eurozone Industrial Production contracts 0.1% in July
The Eurozone industrial sector activity declines 0.1% in July, according to data published by Eurostat. The industrial output was expected to decline but at a faster pace of 0.2%. In June, the data also contracted by 0.1%, revised lower from 0%.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Fails near 1.3500 as bears eye 200-SMA ahead of Fed decision
The GBP/USD pair attracts fresh sellers following an intraday uptick to the 1.3500 neighborhood and drops to the lower end of its daily range during the first half of the European session on Wednesday.
Euro: 1.150 target nears on Fed risk against US Dollar – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole highlights that the Federal Reserve announcement could push EUR/USD towards the 1.150 target.
Eurozone Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) came in at -0.1%, above forecasts (-0.2%) in July
Eurozone Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) came in at -0.1%, above forecasts (-0.2%) in July