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China PBoC Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (3%)
China PBoC Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (3%)
United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM) increased to 0.7% in September from previous -2%
United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM) increased to 0.7% in September from previous -2%
Qatar’s Prime Minister says Gulf states have to act together on Iran
Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, said Gulf states must work together to restore stability in the Middle East and help find a settlement between the United States (US) and Iran, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.
Taiwan Dollar: Mildly hawkish CBC but flows drive – OCBC
OCBC strategist Christopher Wong highlights that Taiwan’s CBC kept its policy rate at 2% for a tenth straight quarter with a mildly hawkish tone, sharply raising 2026 growth and inflation forecasts while flagging sticky services inflation.
Taiwan Dollar: CBC holds rates but flags inflation risks – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay and Henry Hao report that Taiwan’s CBC kept its policy rate at 2.0% for a tenth straight meeting, signalling a patient stance.
South Korean Won: Foreign equity flows keep KRW heavy against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC strategist Christopher Wong notes that the Korean Won remains under pressure as foreign selling of Korean equities persists and elevated US yields after the FOMC continue to weigh. Large-cap technology stocks are at the centre of outflows, though the broader KOSPI has held up.
Japanese Yen: Dovish BoJ hike weighs on yen – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Japanese Yen (JPY) is down sharply versus the US Dollar (USD) after a dovishly delivered 25 bps Bank of Japan (BoJ) hike and Governor Ueda’s cautious guidance.
Singapore Dollar: Strong NODX but USD still drives USD/SGD – OCBC
OCBC’s Christopher Wong highlights that Singapore’s August NODX surged 46.2% year-on-year, far above consensus, with electronics exports jumping on AI-related demand and broad-based strength across markets.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bulls eye 0.7200 after 0.7100 break
The Aussie Dollar is poised to end the week on a positive note versus the US Dollar, up 0.21% as improved risk appetite keeps AUD/USD trading near 0.7124, closing near Friday's highs.
Chinese Yuan: Pre-summit support and firmer bias – DBS
Chang Wei Liang at DBS Group Research highlights that USD/CNH is easing toward 6.70 despite a stronger Dollar, with the Renminbi (RMB) supported by a lower USD/CNY fixing below 6.76.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Kiwi reversal puts 0.5700 under pressure
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) turns negative on Friday, down 0.11% against the US Dollar (USD), in a week that saw the Federal Reserve's (Fed) first rate hike in three years, which underpinned the Greenback against most G8 FX currencies.
Singapore Dollar: Range trade persists against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes that USD/SGD has slipped into a short-term range phase after a sharp pullback, with intraday trading expected between 1.2735 and 1.2775.
Argentina Trade Balance (MoM) above forecasts ($2055M) in August: Actual ($2187M)
Argentina Trade Balance (MoM) above forecasts ($2055M) in August: Actual ($2187M)