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United States 4-Week Bill Auction climbed from previous 3.64% to 3.65%
United States 4-Week Bill Auction climbed from previous 3.64% to 3.65%
British Pound slips on solid US jobless claims as Fed hawks lift USD
The Pound Sterling (GBP) registers back-to-back bearish days on Thursday, down about 0.05% against the US Dollar (USD) after economic data showed the labor market remains solid, while investors eye Federal Reserve (Fed) speakers at the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Japanese Yen remains fragile ahead of Tokyo CPI, Warshâs Jackson Hole speech
USD/JPY trades in a narrow range below 160 on Thursday, with neither side able to build strong momentum. The US Dollar (USD) is struggling to extend Wednesdayâs recovery, while persistent weakness in the Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to keep the pair supported.
Thailand: Stable policy anchors short-end yields â DBS
DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng expects the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to keep its policy rate at 1.00% through 2026, following the unanimous decision on August 26 to stay on hold.
United States Kansas Fed Manufacturing Activity remains at 17 in August
United States Kansas Fed Manufacturing Activity remains at 17 in August
Chinese Yuan: Structural export drivers outweigh CNY â Commerzbank
Commerzbankâs Michael Pfister examines whether the weaker CNY explains Chinaâs rising export market share. Using bilateral real exchange rates across major partners, he finds no systematic link between CNY moves and market share gains, including in advanced sectors like electric cars.
Fed's Hammack says ânowâ is the time to tackle inflation
Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack crossed the wires on CNBC on Thursday as the Jackson Hole Symposium begins.
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at 15B, below expectations (19B) in August 21
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at 15B, below expectations (19B) in August 21
European Central Bank: September hike prospects strengthen â Nordea
Nordeaâs Jan von Gerich argues that the European Central Bank remains focused on upside inflation risks and is likely to continue tightening policy.
Fedâs Schmid warns energy shock is leaking into the economy
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid warned on Thursday that inflation remains stubborn and that the energy shock is spreading into the broader economy. With the next meeting approaching, he said the Fed needs more information but remains committed to returning inflation to 2%.
Euro trims intraday losses as traders weigh Fed-ECB interest rate outlooks
EUR/USD holds firm on Thursday after coming under pressure on the previous day as the latest US inflation figures helped the US Dollar (USD) regain some lost ground.
Swedish Krona: Inflation risks may prompt tougher Riksbank stance - BNY
BNYâs Geoff Yu says rising Swedish import prices and continued weakness in the krona are adding to inflation risks. He expects the Riksbank to adopt firmer language on SEK valuations and sees scope for the market to bring forward expectations for the next rate hike.
Russia Central Bank Reserves $ increased to $761.2B from previous $755.6B
Russia Central Bank Reserves $ increased to $761.2B from previous $755.6B