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ECB’s Moulin: Inflation is clearly 100% energy
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Emmanuel Moulin said during the European trading session on Thursday that high inflationary pressures in the Eurozone are 100% driven by energy shocks.
British Pound: Downside seen limited near 1.3140 against US Dollar - UOB
UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report that GBP/USD failed to extend gains above 1.3286 and instead retreated to 1.3194, closing at 1.3213. Short-term momentum has turned mildly negative, with the pair expected to consolidate within a lower 1.3180–1.3235 intraday band.
Forex Today: Euro stabilizes as markets await comments from central bankers
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, October 8:
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Drifting closer to 18-month lows at 0.5580
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) reverses earlier gains as market sentiment sours on Thursday's early European session, and turns negative against the US Dollar (USD) in the daily chart.
Equities: Bond stress triggers global stock retreat - Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a global equity selloff as wider European bond spreads and inflation concerns weigh on risk sentiment. European banks lead losses, while the S&P 500 retreats from record highs and the Russell 2000 underperforms.
Austria Trade Balance above forecasts (€0M) in July: Actual (€268M)
Austria Trade Balance above forecasts (€0M) in July: Actual (€268M)
Euro gains ground against British Pound despite French debt risks
The EUR/GBP cross recovers some lost ground to near 0.8485, snapping the nine-day losing streak during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The British Pound (GBP) edges lower against the Euro (EUR) amid UK fiscal risks.
Indian Rupee: RBI tightening cycle resumes – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay reports that RBI has restarted its tightening cycle, hiking the repo rate 25bp to 5.50% and adopting a calibrated tightening stance. The move is pre-emptive, aimed at containing rising inflation expectations amid resilient growth.
Euro: Downside risks persist toward 1.1140 against US Dollar - UOB
UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight renewed EUR/USD selling, with the pair dropping to 1.1164 before closing at 1.1195. While downside momentum has cooled, the Euro (EUR) remains vulnerable as long as resistance near 1.1265 holds.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Holds below 1.1200, bearish tone prevails amid oversold conditions
The EUR/USD pair loses ground to near 1.1195 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. France's fiscal concerns continue to drag the Euro (EUR) lower against the US Dollar (USD). The US weekly Initial Jobless Claims report and the Fedspeak will be in the spotlight later on Thursday.
Germany Trade Balance s.a. came in at €19.5B, above expectations (€19B) in August
Germany Trade Balance s.a. came in at €19.5B, above expectations (€19B) in August
Germany Exports (MoM) below expectations (0.8%) in August: Actual (-0.8%)
Germany Exports (MoM) below expectations (0.8%) in August: Actual (-0.8%)
Germany Imports (MoM) below expectations (2.8%) in August: Actual (0.9%)
Germany Imports (MoM) below expectations (2.8%) in August: Actual (0.9%)