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Eurozone: Resilient growth, worrying inflation – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO economists Bill Diviney and Jan-Paul van de Kerke expect Eurozone growth to remain resilient despite a renewed energy shock, supported by German fiscal spending and solid underlying activity.
United Kingdom: Growth pace cools after hot start – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank economists Sanjay Raja and Maui Brennan expect United Kingdom (UK) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to have slipped slightly in July after strong growth earlier in 2026. They forecast a modest monthly contraction led by services and production, with construction only marginally higher.
Japanese Yen hits six-and-a-half-month high on hawkish BoJ bets
USD/JPY extends its steep decline on Monday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) rallies against the US Dollar (USD), supported by hawkish Bank of Japan (BoJ) expectations, capital repatriation and the unwinding of Yen-funded carry trades.
United States: Inflation risks but still contained - TD Securities
TD Securities projects August Core CPI at 0.19% m/m and 2.3% y/y, with services driving gains and core goods slightly negative. Headline CPI is seen at 0.37% m/m and 3.4% y/y on higher energy and food.
Canadian Dollar finds support from Oil surge despite Fed rate hike bets
USD/CAD trades around 1.3810 on Monday at the time of writing, down 0.15% on the day. The pair comes under some pressure as the sharp rise in Oil prices supports the Canadian Dollar (CAD), although underlying strength in the US Dollar (USD) limits the downside.
Euro area: Inflation overshoot extends ECB hiking path – Societe Generale
Societe Generale economists Anatoli Annenkov, Michel Martinez and colleagues expect Euro area inflation to stay above target beyond 2027, with headline inflation projected to peak near 3.7-3.8% and core around 2.7-2.8%.
Euro benefits from weaker US Dollar as ECB decision looms
EUR/USD holds modest gains at the start of North American trading hours on Monday as a softer US Dollar (USD) and stronger-than-expected Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data support the Euro (EUR).
Euro: ECB tightening supports currency – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to deliver another 25 bps hike this week, taking the policy rate to 2.50%, supported by above-target Eurozone inflation and a firmer growth outlook.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Six-month lows at the 209.20 area under pressure
The British Pound (GBP) has resumed its bearish trend against a stronger Japanese Yen (JPY) on Monday, as comments from Japanese officials hinting at a steeper Bank of Japan (BoJ) monetary tightening cycle have provided a fresh boost to the Yen.
Canadian Dollar: Trade tensions and US CPI in focus – TD Securities
TD Securities notes that a data-light week in Canada will keep attention on CAN-US trade tensions as Canadian countertariffs take effect. The US has already signalled higher tariffs on Canadian vehicles from January 1.
Chile Trade Balance dipped from previous $1990MÂ to $1688M in August
Chile Trade Balance dipped from previous $1990MÂ to $1688M in August
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Remains sticky to 20-day EMA
The Euro (EUR) is marginally higher to near 1.1625 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Monday. The major currency pair trades broadly sideways amid an extended weekend in the United States (US) due to Labor Day.
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Testing support at previous highs in the 0.8585 area
The Euro (EUR) is trading lower against the British Pound (GBP) following mixed Eurozone macroeconomic figures on Monday. The EUR/GBP pair is testing support at a previous resistance area, at 0.8585 ahead of the US session opening, after failing to find acceptance above the 0.8600 area last week.Â