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Chile Consumer Price Index (Inflation) (MoM) came in at 0.4% below forecasts (0.5%) in September
Chile Consumer Price Index (Inflation) (MoM) came in at 0.4% below forecasts (0.5%) in September
Swiss Franc retreats further as SNB vice chairman hints at lower-for-longer rates
The Swiss Franc (CHF) loses ground for the fourth consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, as the Swiss National Bank vice chairman discarded any change to the bank's monetary policy despite growing risks from the War in Iran.
China: PBoC rules out competitive Yuan devaluation to boost trade
The People's Bank of China (PBoC) said on Thursday that China has neither the need nor the intention to depreciate the Chinese Yuan (CNY) to gain a competitive advantage in international trade, according to a statement reported by Reuters.
Swiss Franc: Range trading holds for now against US Dollar – UOB
UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CHF price action has been quiet, with the pair expected to stay confined intraday between 0.8310 and 0.8345. Over a 1–3 week horizon, they reiterate that USD/CHF has likely entered a range-trading phase between 0.8245 and 0.8365. On a 1–3 month view, they see scope for further rebound but limited momentum to revisit the July peak.
Ireland HICP (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.2%) in September
Ireland HICP (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.2%) in September
Ireland HICP (YoY) came in at 3.8%, below expectations (3.9%) in September
Ireland HICP (YoY) came in at 3.8%, below expectations (3.9%) in September
Ireland Consumer Price Index (MoM): 0.2% (September) vs previous 0.7%
Ireland Consumer Price Index (MoM): 0.2% (September) vs previous 0.7%
Ireland Consumer Price Index (YoY): 4.1% (September) vs 3.7%
Ireland Consumer Price Index (YoY): 4.1% (September) vs 3.7%
Swiss National Bank sees no need to change rates despite Iran risks
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Antoine Martin sees no need to adjust monetary policy at this stage, as inflation remains within the central bank's 0%-2% price stability range. "We remain comfortably within the price stability range of 0% to 2%," Martin said, according to Reuters, adding tha
Japanese Yen: Breakout to set direction against US Dollar - Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists Morning Briefing highlight USD/JPY’s sharp rebound from a September low near 152.90, with the pair now capped by key moving averages. They note a sideways pattern between 156.35 and 159, with a break of this range set to confirm direction.
British Pound: BoE hawkish shift could support gains against Euro – ING
ING’s Chris Turner writes that EUR/GBP has been pressured by French-related Euro risk but Sterling may gain further support if the Bank of England aligns with other central banks and hikes rates. Markets will watch centrist policymakers Andrew Bailey and Claire Lombardelli for any hint of backing a hike. ING sees strong support at 0.8455/0.8465, with potential tests of 0.8400 if a November hike looks likely.
Australian Dollar: Neutral outlook inside tight range against US Dollar – UOB
UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD slipped to 0.6943 after previously expecting modest upside, but the move has not generated strong bearish momentum. Intraday, the Australian Dollar (AUD) is seen consolidating between 0.6935 and 0.6975. On a one to three week view, they have shifted to a neutral stance, looking for range trading between 0.6935 and 0.7020 despite longer-term downside risks.
Australian Dollar declines as US Dollar gains amid rising Treasury yields
AUD/USD extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 0.6950 during the European hours on Thursday. The pair loses ground as the US Dollar (USD) gains support amid Treasury yields climbing back toward multi-decade highs not witnessed since 2002.