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Citi Survey sees Banxico frozen as Peso holds below 18.00
Citi Mexico released its September âExpectations Survey,â in which most private economists expect the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) to hold rates unchanged, while the exchange rate is forecast to end below the 18.00 threshold by the end of 2026.
United Kingdom BRC Like-For-Like Retail Sales (YoY) below forecasts (1.2%) in August: Actual (0.5%)
United Kingdom BRC Like-For-Like Retail Sales (YoY) below forecasts (1.2%) in August: Actual (0.5%)
Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (0.26%) in August: Actual (0.39%)
Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (0.26%) in August: Actual (0.39%)
Colombia Consumer Price Index (YoY) above expectations (6.1%) in August: Actual (6.24%)
Colombia Consumer Price Index (YoY) above expectations (6.1%) in August: Actual (6.24%)
Thai Baht: Recent THB gains face headwinds â OCBC
OCBCâs Christopher Wong notes that recent Thai Baht (THB) strength may slow as external conditions turn less supportive. Governor Vitaiâs comments suggest further rate cuts are unlikely without another shock, tempering easing expectations.
Australian Dollar rides thin-trading lift as Fed test looms
The Aussie Dollar climbed for the fourth straight day, up 0.22% against the US Dollar, amid thin volumes as US financial markets were closed in observance of the Labour Day Holiday. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7218, after bouncing off daily lows of 0.7194.
New Zealand Manufacturing Sales fell from previous 3.6% to 0.8% in 2Q
New Zealand Manufacturing Sales fell from previous 3.6% to 0.8% in 2Q
Chinese Yuan: Hong Kongâs offshore gateway role expands â Commerzbank
Commerzbankâs Charlie Lay highlights Hong Kongâs first five-year plan to strengthen its position as the leading offshore CNY and cross-border financial centre.
The Canadian Dollar gains as Oil rally offsets jobs gloom
The Loonie gains some traction versus the Greenback, while the latter posts modest losses, as US and Canadian financial markets remain closed in observance of Labour Day. Nevertheless, the USD/CAD edges lower by some 0.15%, trading at 1.3813 at the time of writing.
South Korean Won: Authorities signal pause in KRW strength â ING
INGâs Chris Turner reports that USD/KRW rebounded from 1335 after news that Koreaâs National Pension Service may halt or reverse its forward-market Dollar selling. Authorities appear comfortable with recent Won gains after a 15% USD/KRW drop since June.
Tuesday tells the Japanese Yen more than next week will
USD/JPY trades just above 154.00 after giving up 1.22% on a Monday with American desks shut. Everything the pair has left to argue about arrives inside ten days, and the first of it lands tonight.
Pound Sterling's rate advantage buys it no say this week
GBP/USD holds just under 1.3550 after a Monday that covered 42 pips with American desks shut for Labor Day. The week that follows is not that.
Vietnam: Inflation and trade trends shape VND â Commerzbank
Commerzbankâs Vietnam update highlights rising inflation and a narrowing trade deficit, with strong manufacturing-led imports and resilient exports. The bank notes elevated CPI and external deficits limit scope for aggressive easing, but robust activity persists.