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Euro hovers near 17-month low against the British Pound as debt woes weigh
The Euro (EUR) depreciates further against the British Pound (GBP) on Monday after dropping about 1.7% over the previous two weeks, as ongoing concerns about France's fiscal health keep investors on their toes.
Indian Rupee: RBI measures support gains against US Dollar - Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Charlie Lay note that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a broad package of tools to stabilise the Indian Rupee (INR), including a special Dollar facility for oil importers, tighter FX derivatives rules, and higher reserve requirements.
Forex Today: US Dollar softens amid hopes of Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire
Here is what you need to know on Monday, October 12:
British Pound: Range-bound trading within a tight band against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD price action still looks like range trading after Friday’s close near 1.3234. Intraday, they expect the British Pound (GBP) to hold between 1.3215 and 1.3260.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: US Dollar eases within range in a quiet session
The US Dollar (USD) has opened the week with a mild bearish tone against the Canadian Dollar (CAD), with trading volumes at low levels as the Japanese markets are closed on bank holidays and with the US and Canada also celebrating festivities.
Euro: Downside risks toward 1.1145 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report EUR/USD closed near 1.1200 after a volatile session that failed to generate fresh directional clues. For the day, they expect a 1.1180–1.1230 range.
Denmark Trade Balance fell from previous 40.5B to 31.2B in August
Denmark Trade Balance fell from previous 40.5B to 31.2B in August
Denmark Inflation (HICP) (YoY) rose from previous 2%Â to 2.1% in September
Denmark Inflation (HICP) (YoY) rose from previous 2%Â to 2.1% in September
Denmark Consumer Price Index (YoY) increased to 2.2% in September from previous 2%
Denmark Consumer Price Index (YoY) increased to 2.2% in September from previous 2%
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Likely find direction in this US CPI week
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades almost flat at around 158.36 against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the week. The USD/JPY pair has been in a tight range between 156.38 and 158.51 for almost two weeks.
Swiss Franc struggles as SNB dovish stance lifts USD/CHF
USD/CHF gains ground after two days of losses, trading around 0.8310 during Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair is finding upward support as the Swiss Franc (CHF) remains under pressure from short positions.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Edges higher near 1.3250, but technical tone stays bearish below 100-day SMA
The GBP/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.3240 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the British Pound (GBP) as markets continue to assess the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike path.
Australian Dollar fails ahead of 0.7000 as hawkish Fed and Iran risks limit USD losses
The AUD/USD pair struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick, trading below the 0.7000 psychological mark and below a nearly two-week high, touched earlier this Monday.