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Canadian Dollar: Remains slightly softer against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is effectively unchanged versus the US Dollar (USD) but outperforming peers, supported by firmer Oil and steady US-Canada front-end spreads.
Euro holds near one-month low against US Dollar ahead of Fed verdict
EUR/USD remains on the back foot on Tuesday as rising US Treasury yields support the US Dollar. However, the pair lacks strong follow-through selling as traders avoid placing large bets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement on Wednesday.
United States Redbook Index (YoY) above forecasts (0%) in September 11: Actual (8.5%)
United States Redbook Index (YoY) above forecasts (0%) in September 11: Actual (8.5%)
United Kingdom: Sluggish labour data shapes BoE view – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Chief UK Economist Sanjay Raja assesses latest United Kingdom (UK) labour market data as signalling a still weak backdrop, with employment struggling and vacancies falling.
India: Inflation risks tilt higher – Societe Generale
Societe Generale economist Kunal Kundu notes that India’s headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose to 4.8% year-on-year in August 2026, staying above the Reserve Bank of India ’s (RBI) 4.0% median target for a third month.
British Pound: Uptrend sustainability questioned versus Euro – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole notes the Pound has been resilient against the Dollar and EUR/GBP has fallen about 0.5% since Friday, partly on positioning ahead of the Bank of England meeting.
Canada Wholesale Sales (MoM) registered at 0.3% above expectations (-0.5%) in July
Canada Wholesale Sales (MoM) registered at 0.3% above expectations (-0.5%) in July
United States NY Empire State Manufacturing Index registered at 7.6, below expectations (14.75) in September
United States NY Empire State Manufacturing Index registered at 7.6, below expectations (14.75) in September
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish structure remains intact ahead of BoE and BoJ decisions
GBP/JPY trades on the front foot on Tuesday but remains confined to a narrow range following the Japanese Yen’s (JPY) sharp rally earlier this month.
Canada: Growth resilience and rate risks – RBC
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) analysts highlight that Canada’s economy has rebounded, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth improving in Q2 2026 and per-capita gains supported by a lower unemployment rate.
United States ADP Employment Change 4-week average increased to 16.25K in August 22 from previous 12K
United States ADP Employment Change 4-week average increased to 16.25K in August 22 from previous 12K
United States ADP Employment Change 4-week average rose from previous 12KÂ to 16.3K in August 22
United States ADP Employment Change 4-week average rose from previous 12KÂ to 16.3K in August 22
Swiss Franc: 0.8205 caps losses against US Dollar - UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang highlights that USD/CHF extended gains to 0.8195 before consolidating, with intraday trade now expected between 0.8150 and 0.8195. He sees strong but overbought momentum and says a sustained move to 0.8245 requires a clear break and hold above 0.8205.